Coming from a hard-working background, Tom Hudson wanted to become his own boss, so he established Market Infra to support the construction and infrastructure sector.
I was inspired to start my business by …
I grew up in a hard-working family and from a young age I wanted to be my own boss. I’m a strong believer in, if you work hard then success will follow, and I knew that if I created my own business, I could really make my mark.
My favourite thing about running my business is …
I love the sense of satisfaction you feel when securing new work on behalf of clients and taking clients to market, showcasing the best of what they can offer. I also love working with a motivated team and seeing them accomplish their own achievements is a brilliant feeling.
The three words that best describe my business are …
Driven, expert, successful
Sheffield City Region is a great place to start a business because …
Born and bred in Sheffield, I have always loved the city with its incredible evolving offering for businesses and the Peak District is just a short drive away. The two universities also produce high-quality graduates and we are proud to house a team that all graduated from one of the cities universities.
Sheffield City Region is a great place to grow a business because …
There is good investment coming into the city which attracts first-class labourers and help boost the regional economy. Sheffield is also home to the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce which is a great platform for local businesses across the district.
The best advice I ever got was …
One of my university lecturers once told me that knowledge is power. Today, I still stand by this statement and ensure that my business is ahead of the game with up to date knowledge and ideas.
The worst advice I ever got was …
Don’t get an office because of the costs and upkeep involved. I eventually went against this advice and brought all my staff together in one office and honestly, it was the best thing I ever did for the business. We are also next to a coffee shop which is great for client catch ups.
The organisations that have supported me and my business include …
We maintain great working relationships with all of our loyal clients in the infrastructure and construction sector who have provided a great support base. The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce also supported my business and were invaluable in the beginning.
The main challenges facing my industry/sector are …
The construction sector is booming right now with investment going into nuclear power stations, fibre optic broadband, Smart Motorways and High Speed 2 but with Brexit on the horizon, many of our clients may face constraints that will challenge their businesses in the future including the ability to access good labourers.
In 5 years’, time I expect my business to …
Be a significant employer in Sheffield! I want to work with big brands on cutting-edge projects driving the sector forward and employ people with unique skill sets and experience that will help shape the industry.
