One of the most rewarding things I do professionally is serve on the board of Small Business BC (SBBC). Small businesses are the backbone of British Columbia and nothing is more exciting than watching companies grow. What are you waiting for? Nominate your business, or a favourite local business you love. #SBBC #entrepeneurship
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🏆 Nominate your business for the #SmallBusinessWeek awards by December 7! Learn how to submit your nominations for Small Business Person of the Year and other award categories: https://loom.ly/XYsMmZc #smalbusiness #business #nationalentrepreneurshipmonth
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🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Small Businesses! 🌟 Hello everyone! We at Purple Imp are thrilled to share an incredible opportunity for small businesses across the UK – the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024. This prestigious event is not just an awards ceremony; it's a celebration of innovation, resilience, and excellence in the small business community. Why Enter? ✅ Recognition: Gain national recognition for your hard work and achievements. ✅ Networking: Connect with other businesses and industry leaders. ✅ Publicity: Boost your brand's visibility and enjoy PR opportunities. ✅ Motivation: Celebrate your team's efforts and inspire future success. Key Dates: ‼️ Entries Open: January 8, 2024 ‼️ Entries Close: February 11, 2024 ‼️ Regional Winners Announced: March 6, 2024 ‼️ Networking Events: Starting March 8, 2024 ‼️ Grand Finale: May 9, 2024, at Blackpool's Winter Gardens Categories to Consider: 👍 Sustainability Award 👍 Micro Business Award 👍 Start-up Business Award 👍 Family Business Award 👍 Young Entrepreneur Award 👍 Community Award 👍 Innovation Award 👍 Self-Employed/Freelancer Award 👍 Expansion and Growth Award 👍 Diversity & Inclusion Award 👍 Service Excellence Award 👍 New for 2024: Franchise Business Award There's a category for every type of small business, whether you're a start-up, a family-run company, or a business focused on innovation or community service. Why It's Beneficial: Participating in the FSB Awards can significantly elevate your business profile. Winning or being shortlisted serves as a testament to your business's quality and success. It's an excellent way to generate positive PR, attract new customers, and set your business apart in a competitive market. Let's Celebrate Together! We encourage all our clients to seize this opportunity. It's free to enter, and the potential benefits are immense. Let's put your business in the spotlight and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship together! For more details and to enter, visit FSB Awards 2024 - https://lnkd.in/e8-UUbYY #FSBAwards2024 #SmallBusiness #CelebrateSuccess #PurpleImp Mike Duncan
FSB Awards | FSB, The Federation of Small Businesses
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SUMMIT’S HAPPENING! Why should you attend The Speaking Business Summit 2023 (SBS 23)? Here’s PSA Membership Director Michelle Mills-Porter at voco St Johns, Solihull, and she’s here to tell you the one thing you need to do for your speaking business... Get yourself to SBS 23! It is time to click the link and get your ticket. Visit https://lnkd.in/gVi8sf8 to book yours NOW. We can’t wait to see you there. #SBS23 #PSAUKI #JustOneThing
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Are business partnerships a good or bad idea? Interestingly, a common theme in both my Edinburgh boards this month was around partnerships. Two board members had an opportunity to get involved in a business partnership and wanted to discuss the pros and cons of making the move. Some of the positives include: - Shared Resources: Pool your skills and finances to achieve more together. - Diverse Expertise: Benefit from your partner's unique strengths and experiences. - Create a more attractive offering for your customers by combining services. Some potential negatives include: - Decision making: you need to be able to reach a consensus when making decisions, which can make it a slower process. - Profit share: can impact on your overall profit. - Personal conflict: if you personally fall out that can have serious implications for the partnership. In my experience it has to be the right partner at the right time, but there can be a lot to gain from the right partnership. What experience do you have of partnership businesses and would you recommend it? #business #partnership #experience #profit
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Don't miss an opportunity to learn valuable tips that can help you grow your business. Catch the live stream of America's Top Small Business Summit. It's on Thursday, Oct. 19. Learn how to watch it here: https://loom.ly/msQlqZ8 #mspmarketing #msp #itbusiness #smallbiztips #smbsummit
America's Top Small Business Summit: Ready. Set. Scale.
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It’s coffee and homemade banana bread time! With one of my favourite mugs 🤩 Why is it my favourite? Well, it’s a fantastic feeling to be recognised by your peers isn’t it? Life within a small business can often feel lonely, but one of the things I love about BNI, that can make running a small business feel far less lonely, is its core value of Recognition. How do you implement recognition within your business? #BNI #giversgain #recognition
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Congratulations to the award winners at the 2022 Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce ceremony!👏 The awards showcased the power of local businesses and the importance of their contributions to our community's economic wellness.🚀 As business owners, it’s absolutely crucial that we recognize, adapt, and stay ahead of local market trends. Observing the cream of the crop in our local business ecosystem can reveal valuable insights and best practices. 🎯 However, it's equally common and easy to overlook the nuances of localized strategies amidst our daily operations. Have you thoroughly benchmarked your business against the local top performers? How confident are you about dominating your local market share? As your experienced business consultant, I’m here to help you explore, evaluate and exploit potential growth opportunities within your local market! Let’s delve deeper into strategizing for local success, sustaining growth and outpacing competitors. 💪 Feel free to drop me a message or a comment here. Looking forward to lending a helping hand as you fortify your local market standing. 🔝✔️ #LocalBusiness #BusinessGrowth #MarketTrends
Chamber names Businesses of the Year in annual ceremony - AOL.com
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Spilling some secrets on Forbes Business Council. Here's 9 tips on how to time your pitch just right.
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In our latest blog, Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire Build Your Business grant winner Dan Dowman, shares his business story and why he created his new business Anthem. Find out more about Dan and how the BIPC Northamptionshire Build Your Business programme has helped him. Read the blog here- https://lnkd.in/e3GNA3N9 #UKSPF #BuildYourBusiness #GrantWinner #BusinessGrant #NorthNorthamptonshire #NorthantsBusiness
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Passionate about working with York businesses to help them grow by linking them with support, finance & connections.
Small businesses in #York - tell your story and celebrate your wins. Check out the launch of the FSB small business awards tomorrow……..⬇️
Looking forward to seeing lots of entries from across York & North Yorkshire when the FSB small business Awards launch TOMORROW Go! Go! Go! Tell us your story in an entry before the Feb 11th deadline get.fsb.org.uk/awards/ 🏆 I know there are lots of brilliant achievements in our region, let’s shout about them 🏆 Categories (you can enter as many as you wish for free) for 2024: Sustainability Award This award is designed to recognise the most ethical, socially responsible, or green business. Micro Business Award Celebrating micro businesses punching above their weight with 9 employees or less. Start-up Business Award Open to start-up businesses operating for under two years in any business sector. Family Business Award Majority ownership remains with the family and at least two family members working in the business. Young Entrepreneur Award For entrepreneurs who have demonstrated the traits to achieve a level of business success that belies their age. Community Award Open to businesses who partake in initiatives that support their local community. Innovation Award For businesses where bold, new business models and innovative products are delivering dramatic results. Self-Employed/Freelancer Award Recognising Freelancers and the self-employed and celebrating the tenacity and drive it takes to go it alone. Expansion and Growth Award Celebrating the larger small businesses who have expanded to 10-250 full and/or part-time employees. Diversity & Inclusion Award This award celebrates the company who uses their role to ensure diversity and inclusion are at the heart of their business or specific project. Service Excellence Award For small businesses able to demonstrate how they have gone above and beyond to deliver First-class customer service. 🆕 New for 2024: Franchise Business Award Celebrating a franchisee who can demonstrate the ability to perform exceptionally well in all areas of their business. Please share with any small business owner you think should enter.
FSB Awards | FSB, The Federation of Small Businesses
get.fsb.org.uk
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