Training firm Fifth Dimension has enjoyed a 36% increase in turnover after securing a clutch of international contracts.
Sales in 2013 hit £280,000 for the firm which takes an unusual, “magically enhanced” approach to health and safety training.
Recently, the company was commissioned by global energy company Chevron to present sessions to employees at its Singapore and Thailand operations.
The business has expanded into the Middle East, being awarded a contract to deliver its HSE presentations to employees of Saudi oil-field services group Rawabi Holding.
In Europe, the company has secured work in Holland with Noble Drilling as well as business in Norway, Denmark, France and Belgium.
The company said its fresh approach to HSE training – often perceived to be a dry topic – has caught on with international firms.
Partner of Fifth Dimension Ivor Smith said: “It’s been an exceptional year of business for Fifth Dimension.
“We have very quickly gone from picking up one or two pieces of international work to now constantly being on the move, travelling across the world – from Singapore to Saudi – to deliver our HSE sessions.
“The presentations have been so well received by our clients that many of them are now rearranging their schedules to ensure we are involved in their future training initiatives.
“And, as word continues to spread across the industry on just how effective our presentations are in, not just presenting messages, but ultimately engaging the workforce and ensuring the messages are retained, more and more opportunities are now opening up for us.
“In 2014, we look forward to capitalising on these and driving Fifth Dimension on to further growth and success.”
Fifth Dimension was founded by in 1998 by Mr Smith and Jeff Burns who, in addition to being magicians and entertainers, have backgrounds in finance, marketing, tax and health and safety.