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Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Award
For the business that spotted an opportunity and went for it
RecognisesEntrepreneurshipBusiness growthInnovation
RecognitionBusinessGrowth
About this category
The Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Award celebrates a business, new or long-standing, that has shown real enterprise: seizing an opportunity, taking a calculated risk and making it pay.
It is for the businesses that keep the spirit of a start-up whatever their size.
Eligibility
Open to businesses of any size and sector, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on the opportunity spotted
- The risk taken and how it was managed
- The results achieved and the energy behind it
Qualitative criteria
- Clarity of vision and offer
- Reputation with customers and partners
- Culture and the team behind the business
Metrics
- Revenue and growth
- Customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Jobs created or retained
Additional criteria
- Include figures for the last one to two years
- Examples of standout work and testimonials from customers or partners
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