A former star of hit BBC Once show The Apprentice has sold the Manchester company she co-owned.
IT firm Everything Tech has been snapped up by Managed IT Services Group (MITSG) for an undisclosed sum. The business, which was founded by Lee Wrall in 2010, was co-owned by Ruth Hall who as Ruth Badger finished second in The Apprentice in 2006.
The firm also has offices in London, Glasgow and Cannock and was also co-owned by Anthony Hautin. Founded by Mark Allen and Phil Smith, MITSG is a UK-based managed services provider established to offer SMEs managed services around four specialist units – cloud and remote desktop services, networks and security, voice and contact centre and IT support.
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Mrs Hall, who serves as Everything Tech's managing director, said: "Over recent years, we have been approached several times to sell the business however, those buyers were never aligned with our core ethos and culture, where our customers and our people come first.
"MITSG very much share our beliefs and values and believe in the brand we’ve worked hard to build over the past 12 years.
"We see this acquisition as the start of a very exciting period of growth for Everything Tech, as well as an opportunity for our existing customers to benefit from a comprehensive offering."
MITSG is backed by Boost & Co whose other portfolio businesses includes Salford-based ProofID.
Mark Allen, MITSG's chief financial officer, added: "Our vision has always been to provide SMEs with access to real experts across every aspect of the managed IT provision, with customers and staff central to our business.
"The acquisition of Everything Tech provides another part of the jigsaw that will enable us to bring our vision to reality.
"The brand that Ruth, Lee and Anthony have created is sector-leading and a genuine fit for our portfolio.
"After experiencing incredible year-on-year growth, we feel truly privileged to have the opportunity to take Everything Tech forward into a new and exciting chapter."
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