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The Link Magazine October 1993 23
Local work for computer experts
When Paul Jameson, from Shaw, started his computer staff agency two
years ago, he looked into the future and had a great deal of faith in the
economy getting better - one day.
After a quiet start, Paul's business ness needs in Swindon. Since the
Outsource UK is developing into a recession started his largercompeti-
major supplier of computer contract tors have had to respond to the
staff to the large companies in the changing marketby reducing in size.
town. And because Outsource is the Inefficiencies often take place, with
only business of its kind based in computer experts living inSwindon
and dedicated to the needs of Swin- taking up contracts in London and
don companies, Paul believes that other cities, and contractors living ri co,thac
the quality of service provided is miles away travelling into the town.
higher than competitors based else- "We took a low key approach in
where. promoting Outsource in order to
"The poor state of the economy concentrate on developing personal
has put pressure on companies to contact with companies and con-
cut costs by making people redun- tract staff; they won't know about us
dant, but at the same time the mar- unless we have already been in con-
ket for temporary computer con- tact with them," said Paul.
tract staff has been growing," said "The Link magazine is in fact our
Paul. "With fewer permanent com- first major exposure. Demand is
puter personnel, companies have to growing and we need to increase
call in temporary contract workers the range of skills and abilities
for specific projects. Now they are amongst the contract staff we can
gearing up for expansion they need place. With so many different com-
computer staff, but don't necessar- puter systems in use with a wide
ily want the long term commitment range of software, I believe there's
of full time employment." enough contract work for computer
Setting up Outsource was a delib- professionals locally. There's no
erate move on Paul's part. After need to travel out of town."
working as a computer operator he Outsource is based at the
placed contract professionals for a Shaftesbury Centre in Rodbourne.
computer staff agency, before de- To make an appointment to discuss
ciding he could provide abetter serv- contract opportunities in Swindon,
ice based on local knowledge of busi- call Paul Jameson on (0793)430021.

Become an entertainer
How would you become an entertainer? It's not the kind of job you'll
find advertised down at the Job Centre, but Darren Wilson from Grange
Park is offering two people the chance to become disc jockeys with
Decades Mobile Disco.
Darren has been running discos
for several years as well as building
up a sound systems and lighting
hire business. He has a lot of equip-
ment not being put to good use, and
he has being turning disco bookings
away.
"This is the chance for somebody
keen to get into disco entertainement
without a big financial outlay for
equipment," said Darren. "I'm sure
there are young people who would
like to get involved in entertainment,
or older people who wished they
had, but didn't want to risk money
on setting themselves up.
"All they need is half decent record
collection, and possibly some trans-
port - the equipment will be pro- Darren ready to help cor:IfaCI
vided. With CD compilations a
two newcomers rock 'n roll
music collection can be built up
quickly and at moderate cost." your audience and cater for their
Decades Disco has a built up a needs."
reputation for providing a range of It's unusual to find a full time
music for different situations. A disco DJ, but Darren reckons this
disco DJ needs to cater for all tastes kind of entertainment can make a
says Darren. 'People want rave useful contribution to income.
music at some parties, but at wed- If you have music knowledge,
dings or anniversaries there will be some natural entertaining skill and
aunts, uncles and grans who want a record collection, give Darren a
golden oldies. You have to look at call on 874193.