Created: 25/11/2009 13:08

"...I asked one individual to write a mini business plan ....this same individual is now working for the company in a fulltime paid capacity ."

Brian Stephenson, MD of True North Metrics (www.TrueNorthMetrics.com), an indigenous small business start-up, is one of the first businesses in the country to benefit from this new recruitment model offered by the Talent Tank.  ‘We were looking to develop a new revenue stream by diversifying into a new sector. In a start up situation, it is almost financially impossible to dedicate the time and effort required to research new areas whilst at the same time continue to develop the core offering. The Talent Tank seemed like a no-brainer, after reviewing some of the CV’s on the site, I asked one individual to write a mini business plan. The plan was researched and written so well that this same
individual is now working for the company in a fulltime paid capacity.’

Kevin Neary, CEO of Orcawise (www.Orcawise.com), an Irish based resourcing business, is another employer who after using the Talent Tank website has gone on to offer paid employment. ‘Within days of posting positions on Talent Tank we were contacted by experienced individuals who were looking for the opportunity to showcase their skills. This seemed like a good idea for our business because it allowed us to observe their skills first-hand. I am delighted to say that we have retained one of the individuals on a paid consultancy basis. The model definitely works for us.’

Tara Dalrymple, Owner of Busy Lizzie (www.BusyLizzie.ie), ’Busy Lizzie had a requirement for an in-house sales, marketing and business development manager. After hearing about Talent Tank through the local Galway media I registered on the site and listed and contacted potential candidates. Within a week I had met 2 people and took on Yvonne for a month's trial. Within a few days it was clear that Yvonne was going to be a great asset to the team. A month ago she became full-time and since then has really grown. We are so pleased that we were able to give her the opportunity to get back into the workplace as well as to help our business grow.’