New Year proof of the effectiveness of this approach comes from brewing equipment manufacturer Microdat, a company that has continued to invest and develop new products through the recession. The firm’s current order book, already exceeds total sales in 2009 and six new jobs have been created.

And the good news doesn’t end there – the surge in orders has led founder and managing director Steve Midgley to seek sub-contract suppliers near his Leeds base to help out.

Cheers!