Five on the fast track

Article Abstract:

The main categories of entrepreneurship in the UK are clearly demonstrated by ROC Recruitment, Aculab, A-Gas, Taran Microsystems and Yardbrace. ROC Recruitment can be regarded as a wave rider, exploiting opportunities in a high-growth sector, while Aculab can be seen as a better mousetrapper, offering better products than established players. A-Gas is a creative channeller, creating new channels to establish links with customers, while Taran Microsystems is a finance innovator, using creative financing techniques to establish a business, and Yardbrace is a process primer, using innovative processes to reach customers.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Administration of General Economic Programs, Chemicals & Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, Communications Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Admin. of general economic programs, Small Business Administration, Case studies, Computer industry, Chemicals, Telecommunications equipment industry, Telecommunications systems, Chemical industry, Entrepreneurship, ROC Recruitment, Yardbrace, Taran Microsystems, A-Gas, Aculab Ltd.

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Targeting the hiring squad

Article Abstract:

There have been a considerable number of mergers and acquisitions among recruitment agencies in the UK recently. The industry, which is split into permanent placement and temporary placement services, currently achieves ales of around 7 billion pounds sterling a year. The temporary recruitment sector has become stronger during recent years, as many companies have been forced by the recession to use temporary or contract staff. Recent mergers and acquisitions have generally either been in the form of moves to consolidate market position or of a management buy-out or buy-in.

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A better class of teacher

Article Abstract:

Select Education managing director, Bob Wicks, works 70 hours per week as head of a company dealing with supply teachers. He has seen changes in the market, with more demands made by schools which have greater financial independence. The company was developed from Select Appointments, which set up a division specialising in supply teaching. Select Education had a 14 million pounds sterling turnover for 1997 and this is forecast to increaseto 19.8 million pounds in 1998.

Elementary and secondary schools, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Teacher Training & Development, Education, Teacher education, Select Education

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