In the three years since Richard started RSC Security, turnover has more than quadrupled and continues to maintain strong growth on trend.

Richard said: "I had always planned to set up my own business, but just needed a little push in the right direction and advice on where to start.

I initially contacted Mandip Dosanjh at SENTA and we discussed how he could help me. It soon became very clear that the guidance and services available at SENTA were exactly what I was looking for.

Mandip was very supportive, he helped me find some important contacts and worked with me to devise a comprehensive business plan, but at the same time didn't cloud over the fact that starting your own business is very hard work. He also made me aware of grants and funding which were available for start up businesses."