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This interview was written by Katie-Niamh Crawford as part of the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies degree course at Newcastle University. Find out more about this project after you’ve read the interview by clicking on the "Newcastle Univeristy Media Students" partner tab in the main profile. … read more

Defining Moment

I’ve been in the Public Relations industry for nearly ten years. In June 2008 I took the decision to launch my own consultancy, Point Pleasant Communications. I first got into PR after I developed an interest in journalism, which combined with an… read more

Mistake To Avoid

I assumed that I could rely on my established contacts to get work straight away, but although initial meetings went well, decisions were slow to come through. My Dad said: “The problem is they’re not in a hurry, it’s only urgent to you,” and, when I… read more

Lifestyle Story

Running a company essentially means that there’s no such thing as a nine to five! I work when I’m needed, which is often evenings and weekends. Although it does provide a degree of flexibility, it also requires you to be self-disciplined. If I have an… read more

Challenge

My biggest challenge came just before Christmas when I lost a big account after the client’s investors pulled out. It was a real slap in the face when things had been going so well, but I went back to the office and picked up the phone. I managed to get… read more

Pearl Of Wisdom

It genuinely takes all sorts to be a successful entrepreneur. I honestly don’t know what the key attribute is- I’ve never considered myself likely to be the next Richard Branson, but I’m doing OK. You need to have confidence in your own abilities to get… read more

Success

My biggest success has been winning the PR account for Aspers at The Gate. This was my first big name client and it’s amazing how success breeds success. Aspers is a big name; a real Newcastle success story, so I’m glad to be on board.… read more

Support Story

There really is so much support out there for people starting businesses. I’m based at the Quadrus Centre in Boldon, so I’ve had loads of help and moral support through TEDCO, who also helped with my business plan. South Tyneside Means Business paid for… read more

Aspiration

When Point Pleasant first launched, I was keen to simply make a living from the business. Now that I’m doing that, I can afford to be a bit more ambitious and I’m looking at new areas of business that I can expand into. Primarily, I want to offer a… read more

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