MID Communications Makes E3 Final

MID Communications SHORTLISTED for 2017 E3 Business Awards along with their Head of HR & Operations Jennifer Hulme

Manchester based Telecoms O2 franchise MID Communications, and their Head of HR & Operations, Jennifer Hulme have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2017 E3 Business Awards, which will be held at the Macron Stadium in Bolton on Thursday 13^th July 2017.

The company, which is one of the largest Independent O2 Franchises in the Northwest was selected from amongst hundreds of nominees to become finalists in the prestigious Customer Service category.
Jennifer, a member of MID Communications leadership team, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Outstanding Women in Business 2017 category.

Speaking on behalf of the company, CEO Danny Simpson said: “We are all really pleased that the business has been recognised in the category of Customer Service. The team work hard to ensure we offer the best possible service with excellent in-store customer experience every day.

We are passionate about the service we provide in a challenging retail environment and have pushed ourselves to be different on the high street to really set us apart from our competition. To get the recognition for this by making the final is a huge honour”

He went on to comment on Jennifer Hulme’s selection “Jennifer is a massive part of our business. She works diligently every day driving for results for our business.

Jennifer is an amazing and strong professional person who has made a huge impact on our business, and continues to strive for excellence.

Jennifer is a great leader both in an out of MID communications. The CIPD, and the institute of HR are fortunate to have such a strong ambassador for the profession and the role.

I know she will make a great role model for all future women in business and HR professional’s. I wish her all the luck for the night.”

“Each year, it becomes more of an achievement to win a finalist’s place,” said Mubarak Chati, Managing Director of 1 Events Media, who host the E3 Awards.

“Every year since we’ve started, we’ve seen an increase in nominations and a corresponding increase in quality. This year, across all seventeen award categories, we’ve seen an increase of around 18% on last year.”

“We’ve had nominations from throughout the North West and we’ve seen real strength in all areas. One of the big surprises has been the number of entries from new businesses and women in business.

It’s always been a key purpose of the Awards to celebrate the achievement of all parts of the community – not just the mainstream – women, charities and social enterprises coming forward in such numbers is very gratifying indeed.”

“Given the number and the high standard of entries, we certainly gave the Nominations Panel a difficult job. They have risen to the challenge, though, and their final selections represent the very best of the whole North West region.

For MID Communications and Jennifer Hulme to have been named as a finalist’s for 2017 is an achievement of which they should be very proud.”

More information about MID Communications and Jennifer can be found on its website – www.midcommunications.com – or by calling 0161 683 5771.

More information about the E3 Business Awards, including a full list of finalists, can be found at www.e3businessawards.co.uk.

Danny Simpson – Business Boxing Pride, Passion, Persistence

Stop Competing Start Winning – Pride, Passion, Persistence

For those of you that know me you will know I am passionate about my 3 P’s – Pride, Passion and Persistence. I love to tell and show people how these words, with there behavioural meanings and disciplines are vital to ensure success in life but more specifically in business.

Boxing is another passion of mine and also a great illustration of my 3 P’s; as a result I would like to show you how you can apply Pride, Passion and Persistence into your everyday Business and Personal life, and be successful.

I am a HUGE Anthony Joshua Fan, he is an amazing sports personality and in my opinion could be as great a personality as Mohamed Ali. Every so often a rare talent enters their field and achieves great accolades and showcases their profession unbelievably well. I think of people like Tiger Woods in Golf, Lewis Hamilton in F1, Cristiano Ronaldo in Football, etc.

I believe Joshua is going to be that legend for boxing. Joshua is humble, grounded and has immense pride for boxing, as made him who he is today; passion with a love for winning and persistent, showing a real climb to success through good times and bad.

We watched our new Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua, defeat Klitschko in front of a sold out 90,000 Wembley crowd, and a box office record of television fans. I believe he showcased the 3 P’s beautifully, as he always does.

Anthony Joshua showed exceptional mental strength, plenty of heart and resilience in the ring that Saturday night

Joshua started as he always does confident yet reserved as he settled into his surroundings, and the fight. Joshua knocked Klitschko down in the 5th round and we all we thought he might have done it here, but the mighty Klitschko rose to his feet, to fight on. Klitschko then took Joshua down in the 6th round. Most of all I believe until this point, Joshua stuck to his plan, and looked confident. While just like some businesses, Joshua got knocked down, and found himself in potential trouble.

Joshua got up and started to go through a process I believe every champion goes through at some point when competing. He did NOT, and was NOT going to lose right there in front of his 90,000 fans, his team and his watchers. Pride, Passion and persistence got him off the canvas.

Passion for the sport, his past and his desire to win made him continue on through the remaining rounds. He figured out what he needed to do to win the fight, whilst venturing into uncharted boxing territory.

Persistence and self belief allowed Joshua keep taking the punches and start to think smart about what his new strategy should be. In Anthony’s mind it was never in doubt that he would win; I believe he would have continued to get up time and time again. Through some tough criticism from the commentary with some people doubting if he could hold on and come back he persevered.

A strong mind, a strong team and the 3 P’s embedded in his way of working I believe was the reason Joshua went onto win, and become a bigger champion.

Consequently don’t allow worry in life or business to creep in when you get knocked down, or knocked back. We must pick ourselves up, and keep going, reflecting on what happened. As a result making sure you have the best people around you, with people who support you is also a huge part of winning. Therefore remove negative vibes, and people from your life, choose winning attitudes and positive mindset, and don’t settle for anything else if you want to win.

Seems like you will always get people who have an opinion, and sometimes doubters, but channel this energy and apply it as focus to your goals, and you WILL SUCCEED…

Danny Simpson New CEO For MID Communications Ltd

Manchester-based telecommunications provider MID Communications Limited has announced the appointment of Danny Simpson as their new Chief Executive Officer.

Danny Simpson, who lives in Rochdale, took up the newly-created role from April 1 after being part of MID Communications for almost eight years.
Danny started his career as a Regional Sales Manager, before being promoted to Sales Director in 2011.

During this time he has achieved incredible growth within the company, increasing the business from the original five stores and 43 employees with a £4 million turnover to a company today which is on target to achieve a turnover of £20 million next financial year.

Danny said: “I am honoured and privileged to have been given the opportunity to move to the role of CEO.

“I have enjoyed working and growing the business and I love to see our amazing people grow and move forward within the company.

“It is so rewarding to be a part of a fun, passionate and ambitious business that’s very customer centric, while remaining persistent in everything we set out to achieve. We have developed a business plan with some exciting growth opportunities for MID Communications over the coming years.

“We want to launch the MID Group soon as we gear up to expand and diversify. I am fortunate to have an energetic and focused workforce who deliver amazing results every day and I am proud of all our team.

“Seven Years ago I created the mission statement ‘build a leading franchise that is people and customer centric’. This is still at the core of our decisions now and will remain as we go forward.

“I love what I do and love the people I do it with. Work doesn’t feel like work. I want to continue to build this culture as we continue to grow.”

MID Communications is an independent franchise of Telefonica UK which is a Manchester based O2 franchise, with 15 O2 Stores across Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and the Fylde Coast, in addition to a Manchester-based call centre.

It is one of the largest independent O2 franchises in the North West and employs over 160 people.
MID Communications was established in 2006 by directors Andrew and Ian Murray. The brothers were responsible for recruiting Danny to their management team in 2009.

Compliments For Danny Simpson

Managing Director Andrew Murray said: “Danny has made a massive contribution to our business since he joined us in 2009 as a Regional Sales Manager.

“We quickly recognised his talent and commitment which was why we invited him to join the board as Sales Director in 2011.

“His drive, passion and enthusiasm have enabled the business to grow and, thanks to his vision and leadership, both the company and staff have developed over recent years to put the business in the strong position it is in today. The decision to promote Danny to CEO greater reflects his key central role in the continuing growth and development of the business.”

Mr Murray added: “I know Danny wants to keep the business growing and competing as it continues to be a great place to work and strives to become an employer of choice.”

Mark Boyle, HSBC Corporate Relationship Director for Greater Manchester, said: “We have had the pleasure to work closely with Danny to organise a funding package that supported the expansion of the business.

“Danny has a clear vision for the direction of MID Communications and we look forward to working with him in the future and watching as the business continues to flourish.”

The Second Half of 2016, The Company Grew By An Additional Six Stores And 50 Employees.

MID Communications has also recently acquired new head office premises as it relocates to Stake Hill Estate Rochdale. This has doubled its office space to over 6,000 square feet.

For further information, contact Press@midcommunications.com or www.midcommunications.com

or call 0161 683 5771.

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