Business outgrows its first home
The Springboard Innovation Centre in Cwmbran will experience its first major graduation in the New Year. A business which moved there 19 months ago with three employees, has seen its staff number increase by 500% to 15.
Quote Exchange (www.quoteexchange.co.uk), took advantage of the on-site support in the Springboard Centre, and the opportunities to move to a bigger office within the centre as the business grew. Now Quote Exchange is moving out and creating 55 more jobs.
The business specialises in design and development of comparison websites for insurance brands, such as Lloyds TSB and Kwik Fit. The company moved into a 215 sq ft office at the Springboard in August 2006 and has grown into an 1100 sq ft office with 15 employees.
Quote Exchange is moving to a unit on Llantarnam Park and looking at a recruitment drive.
The Springboard Innovation Centre provides incubation space for high-growth knowledge based companies and is a joint venture development between Torfaen County Borough Council and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Councillor Neil Lewis, Executive Member for Regeneration, said: "Quote Exchange is an excellent example of how business incubation works. A lot of their success is down to the Springboard’s dynamic culture and flexible structure which has given it on-site support and advice from our staff, along with extra space to grow. It is great news that they have decided to stay in Torfaen with their move to larger premises."
Sarah Harlow, Human Resources Director, said: "All of the new jobs will especially suit anyone looking for work on a part-time or flexible basis, for example, parents or carers of young children. Full training will be provided so call centre experience is not required."
Interviews will be take place throughout December, with jobs starting in January 2008. Call Philip Brown on 08700 278832 or visit www.quoteexchange.co.uk| or www.insureyourmotor.com/careers|
Start your own business
If you’ve got a great idea for a business and want to follow in the footsteps of Quote Exchange contact the Council’s Economic Development team for all the help and advice you will need. Call 01633 648644.