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I was working as an IT Manager for a small publishing company (in fact, I was standing (1) for the
actual manager while she was away on maternity leave) when the company was taken (2) by a large
multinational media organisation. It was in the depths of the recession, and initially our new owners promised
to see our small company (3) the hard times. Things got worse, though, and they finally backed
(4) of their agreement. Our company closed (5) . We were all made redundant
- it was horrible!
I wasn't sure what I wanted to do next. I (6) down several offers of work as I didn't want to rush
into anything. Then, one day, I woke up and thought: 'I'm going to set (7) my own business!'
At first it was tough. I had to (8) to everything myself - I was the only employee! - but I set
(9) it with dedication and refused to give up, whatever happened. Over the last five years,
as the company's grown, I've taken (10) more and more staff. Dickson's now employs over
five hundred people! I set (11) to be successful, and I 've managed it. I feel very lucky,
although, to be honest, luck has nothing to do with it. It just takes hard work and commitment. I don't feel
satisfied yet, though. We're bringing (12) new products all the time, and I want to continue
doing that. I also want to speed (13) our production process to make it ,more efficient.
I 'm not planning to slow (14) any time soon!
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