Telecoms business dials up success

A COMPANY that supplies telecommunications for business is planning to double turnover in two years.

Garforth-based Excel Telecom sells the latest phone, mobile, broadband and IT services, which enable companies to stay at the forefront of technology in this fast-moving market.

Managing director Gail Turner completed a buyout of the business from its founder in 2013. Customers range from small businesses to larger corporates.

Turnover is around £1m.

Despite making a profit, Excel Telecom needed additional working capital to invest in marketing and staff. It particularly required funding for expansion plans in Leeds and Hull.

A business loan from Finance Yorkshire has helped the company to hire its first apprentice, 19-year-old Hafeefer Nazir, who is being trained in all areas of the business.

It has also invested in a state-of-the-art demo suite that gives clients an insight into the future of telecoms.

Ms Turner said Excel Telecom aimed to double turnover within the next two years. “Our aim is to be at the forefront of business connectivity. In the future, all IT and communications will come via one channel into the building and we believe we are well placed to capitalise on that opportunity.”

She said a further apprentice hire was on the cards: “I’m a great believer in young people. A lot of them are not given a chance. This funding has enabled us to invest in the future of the business,” she explained.

Grahame Lunt, investment manager at Finance Yorkshire, said: “This is an exciting time for Excel Telecom. It has a loyal customer base and a clear vision around how telecoms will be provided in the future. We look forward to seeing this business expand and take on more staff.”