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I found my niche . Now , as a leader , I think it ’ s so important that you hire people that are much better than you ,” Swash says . In the last year alone , Moneypenny bought the Made Simple Group , received investment from ECI partners , and also formulated plans for further acquisitions . The company has also recently hired a new Chief Marketing Officer and is looking into a Chief Technology Officer . Despite its clear growth since it was established in 2000 , the firm has continued to operate as a small business . “ The culture and the feeling of the business hasn ’ t changed . That ’ s something we ’ ve been really great at : keeping the feeling of a small business . We would hate to dilute that because it ’ s who we are , it ’ s in our DNA ,” she adds .
For Moneypenny , ensuring it offers its clients the best match for their business is crucial . “ Our ethos is to give a business the same kind of person they would employ themselves if they came to the door for an interview ,” notes Swash . “ If it was a vet coming on board , we ’ d give them somebody who absolutely loves animals .”
JULY 2019