Chamber member The PC Support Group has clinched a number of new customers as it continues to expand and defy the economic slowdown.

The IT support company signed up seven new clients after an influx of new business in May alone.

As part of its expansion, Merseyside-based The PC Support Group has also seen an increase in firms with more than 50 PCs seeking support.

It now has 450 clients in its portfolio, with just over half of these on Merseyside.  Latest recruits include wholesale clothing importers Simon Black Ltd and Neston Tank Cleaners.

Managing Director Phil Bird says the company is moving towards healthy mid-year results after a strong start to 2009.

“The Merseyside operation is now in its fourth full year of trading and to experience a profitable and controlled growth in turnover in the current market says a lot about our strengths, he says.

“In May alone we can report over 50 new PCs on contract.  A number of these are from larger companies looking to save on their IT support costs.

“The increase in firms with more than 50 PCs appears to be directly related to companies looking to reduce the current in-house support costs due to the economic climate.

“Our emphasis remains on providing superb customer service using corporate, quality systems combined with local, friendly support.”

In 2008 the company announced plans to expand nationwide and operates a successful franchise network across the UK including branches in Edinburgh and Harrow.

Its services include one-off problem solving, on-going maintenance, data recovery and backup, broadband installation, virus protection and removal and PC or entire Office set-up.

Clients include Antal International, a worldwide recruitment company, and national firm Auto Windshields.

Phil added: “We continue to innovate and invest in our company, giving us a strong platform for further growth for the rest of 2009 and beyond.”

It’s a Knockout Charity Challenge
Sunday 19 July
Merseyside Police Sports & Social Club,
Aigburth, Liverpool

Children’s charity Children Today are looking for teams of up to 10 people from the Merseyside area to take on a series of games and battle it out against other teams with giant inflatables to become the ‘It’s A Knockout’ champions whilst getting soaking wet and covered in foam!

The ‘Utterly Brilliant’ Timmy Mallett, recently seen on ITV’s ‘I’m A Celebrity…. Get Me Out Of Here’ will be hosting the ‘It’s A Knockout’ challenge, taking place at the Merseyside Police Sports & Social Club, Aigburth in Liverpool on Sunday 19 July.

Teams taking part in the event have a fundraising target of £1000.  The money raised will go to meet the needs of disabled children and young people living in the local area.

Children Today provide grants for vital, life-changing equipment for disabled children and young people living in the UK.  The provision of specialised equipment for young people with disabilities has a direct and immediate impact on their quality of life and independence and is vital in helping them to overcome obstacles to live a life of greater freedom.

To enter your team in ‘It’s A Knockout’ please call Ceri Ward at Children Today on 01244 335622 email ceri@childrentoday.org.uk or visit our website www.childrentoday.org.uk for further details.

Registered Charity No. 1037402

Medicash recognise that looking after your workforce is one area which becomes more important than ever during a recession as employees become more likely to suffer the effects of stress and worry. The problem for small businesses is that the cost of healthcare for employees can be prohibitive.

Medicash cash plans represent a cost effective way for small businesses to secure the future of their workforce by addressing employee health and wellbeing. As a way of supporting the objectives of the recent SME Week Medicash has launched an exclusive offer for Liverpool Chamber of Commerce members.

Medicash are offering 12 months employee healthcare for the price of 10, and with immediate cover. Plus, organise a meeting before the end of June and you could win a VIP package for two at Liverpool FC next season!*

Medicash healthcare cash plans are designed to reduce stress and absenteeism, encourage staff retention, and improve productivity and staff morale. Plans start from as little as £1.50 per employee per week and cover the costs of everyday healthcare from visits to the dentist, optician to stays in hospital and access to stress counselling and workforce health screening.

Call Paul Gambon today on 07801 031583 to find out more and to secure your exclusive discount before the end of June.

The health and future success of your organisation depends on your people; look after them with Medicash.

www.medicash.org

* Meetings must be booked by 30 June 2009. To qualify for free cover, schemes must start by 30.09.2009. Terms and Conditions apply.