Staff at the Double

STOCKTON-based Cornerstone Business Solutions has added two new members of staff to its growing team and is already in search of further talent.

The company - which was founded by Chris Petty in June 2008 – has predicted a 50pc increase in last year’s turnover which will see the firm hit the £1m mark. Developments in the firm, which has more than double in size and has won scores of industry awards, could see the current workforce of 10 double in the very near future.

Darren Hall, 34, from Redcar, joins the firm as IT technician bringing with him more than 12 years experience. Apprentice Hayley McCleary, who is 16 and from Thornaby, has joined the team as business administrator. The firm is now actively seeking another sales person and an engineer.

“I am delighted to be working with such a progressive company like Cornerstone, it’s a great move and I hope to add value to the business,” said Mr Hall.

Through a number of strategic partnerships and sub-contracting deals – details of which cannot be disclosed at this stage – Cornerstone’s turnover is set to grow to a staggering £3.5m in the next two and a half years and will see the company’s client spread go UK wide.

Mr Petty, who was crowned the 2011 Face of Entrepreneurship for Middleborough in the Entrepreneur’s Forum – If We Can You Can campaign – was determined to create a company which specialises in helping other businesses work smarter.

Cornerstone – which has recently moved from small, shared office premises to the prestigious MAP House at Preston Farm Industrial Estate, now employs 10 staff and boasts an enviable client list including Virgin Vie, The Map Group UK, Coors and Middlesbrough Football Club.

The company partners with global technology brands such as IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Cisco, Mitel and BT - to provide robust and reliable support for business critical systems.

For more information about CBS and the benefit it can provide to businesses please visit www.cornerstonebs.co.uk or call 0845 2232400.