Pictured above: Rhea Alton
A Shropshire sole-trader who started up a public relations
company in the middle of the recession this week celebrated the
company's first birthday after going from strength to strength
throughout the past 12 months.
Journalism and PR was launched by Rhea Alton,29, on April 6 last
year following a seven-year career in local newspapers.
The business, based in Castlefields, Shrewsbury, offers
freelance journalism, public relations for businesses and events
large and small and media training courses.
Rhea said: "When I launched the business I had a couple of
clients and I now have 13 on my books. I love all aspects of the
job, from doing PR for sole-traders in Shrewsbury to being the
press officer for the Cosford Air Show.
"I am so pleased that it has all gone so well and have to thank
the members of the Severn Business Network group, who have been the
secret tool behind my success since I joined in June last year.
"Business continues to get better and better and I am looking
forward to the next 12 months and all the challenges my second year
running my own business will bring."
For more information on Journalism and PR visit their website at
www.jandpr.com