A County Durham digital marketing professional is aiming to build on the fast start he has made to running his own business with the help of a five-figure investment.
Shane Parkins set up his agency in Shildon 18 months ago, using his own name as the company name, after spending 14 years working in a number of North East agency and in-house roles. He and his team provide search engine optimisation, pay-per-click and related digital marketing services to a range of clients both across the UK and overseas.
He has now worked with regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers to obtain the £20,000 investment from the North East Small Loan Fund, which is being used to bring in the resources needed to manage growing client demand. Three staff have already been taken on, with further jobs expected to be created as the business grows. The firm is on track to hit his target of breaking the £1m turnover barrier within five years.
