Turnover hits £5m at family run market research firm

DJS Research Group

A family-run business that started out with a garden shed as its HQ – has just recorded an annual turnover of £5.2 million.

The Stockport-based market research company DJS Research owned by husband and wife team, Danny and Ali Sims, has had a record-breaking 12 months.

The firm achieved double-digit growth for the 12th consecutive year. It has also opened a second office in Leeds to support its multi-story head office in Strines, Cheshire.

The company’s 2017/18 annual review shows ambitious targets have been topped, achieving 11% growth on last year’s turnover.

DJS has seen turnover grow from £4.7million to £5.2million over the past year, exceeding the £5million milestone.

Managing director Danny Sims said: “We were growing so quickly and we had big plans for the business – but even we couldn’t have predicted growth at the pace we’ve achieved it.

“Our vision for DJS was to be one of the most successful research agencies in the North West with a £5 million plus turnover, and in just ten years, I think we can say we’ve gone beyond what we could ever have imagined.”

DJS Research has experienced year-on-year organic growth since its humble beginnings back in 2001; expanding its workforce and becoming a trusted name in market research in the North West.

Just last year the Market Research Society named DJS as ‘One to Watch’ in its annual Research Live Industry report, and the company is continuing to attract some of the best research talent in the UK at both its Stockport and Leeds offices.

Ali Sims said: “It really is a tale of hard work, dedication and genuine love of what we do.

“We’ve been committed to moving with the times, improving our services and always seeking to go that extra step for our clients.”

Recent clients include The National Archives, Leicester City FC and the Consumer Credit Association.

In early 2018, DJS Research welcomed another research director, Jenna Allen, who specialises in employee engagement research.

As a result of its strong financial performance, growing client base and new Yorkshire office, the company now has over 60 permanent staff members as well as a dedicated team of field workers and telephone interviewers, with scope for further growth in 2018.

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