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Ed Reeves discusses what can be gained from entering awards as a small business.
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A company that answers over five million calls per year for British businesses has won a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.
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A North Staffordshire project dedicated to bringing enterprise to forefront of economic development in one of the most deprived areas of the West Midlands has won Enterprising Britain 2007.
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Suzie McCafferty, the energetic business development director for Edinburgh-based franchise Smart Cartridge, has been named as a finalist in the National Business Awards for Scotland 2006.
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Small business have until 24 July to enter the National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange, to be in with a shout of winning nationwide fame and recognition to help grow their business.
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Individuals who have successfully set up their own businesses in the face of adversity are being encouraged to have their achievements recognised through the Barclays Trading Places Awards, now in their second year.
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Winning industry awards, even just being nominated, can enhance your business in many ways – be it bolstering sales, boosting employee morale or increasing web traffic. But before you start drafting your acceptance speech, a little careful preparation is needed to ensure success.
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Small firms are being invited to enter this year's Parcelforce Worldwide Small Business Awards for the chance to win national recognition, the respect of their peers and £70,000 in prizes.
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If your workplace is family-friendly and your organisation is at the cutting edge of work/life balance policy and practice, then you should think about entering your company in the Working Families Employer of the Year Awards.
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Aspiring female entrepreneurs are invited to enter the Business Plan Awards, launched by womens lifestyle website handbag.
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