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The Caritas Journey
Debbie Smith
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My background
Decision to launch a start-up
Making it a reality
Business performance
Challenges
Questions
My Background
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11 years in recruitment
10 years management experience
Average personal temp billings of £320k/annum
Instrumental in the growth of Bluecare - market
leading status within 6 years
• Launched Caritas Recruitment in Jan 2009
Decision to launch a
start-up
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Clear vision
Personal experience levels
New challenge
Control
Risk/Reward
Making it a reality
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Business planning
Funding
Preparation – ‘the 90 day plan’
Taking the leap of faith
Inspiring others to join/buy into the vision
Hitting the ground running
Minimising distractions
Business Performance
Business Performance
Highlights
• £1 million temp GP in year 1
• £1 million operating profit in 2 years
• Growth of the business to 30 sales heads
• Shortlisted for 19 industry awards
• Successful partnership with Hamilton
Bradshaw
Challenges
• Hiring
• Consultant productivity
• 2010/11 public sector cuts – volume &
margin pressures
• Scaling the business – ‘growing pains’
Questions …