CHESHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS Who will be named the firm favourites?
WITH the search for this year’s cream of the crop under way for the Cheshire Business Awards 2016, this week we turn our attention to more of the individual categories for which we are seeking entries. ● Business of the Year category (up to 10 employees):
Whatever your trade, if you employ between 1 and 10 employees and can demonstrate achievements in your marketplace with evidence of an excellent business strategy, good financial performance and your potential for the future, enter the small business of the year.
The 2015 winner was Staycold.
ScottishPower has been proudly associated with the Cheshire Business Awards over the last decade. In that time they have celebrated the success and achievements of a variety of small local businesses who play a major role in the ongoing growth of the local economy, supporting jobs and developing skills.
A ScottishPower spokesperson said: “We’re once again delighted to be continuing our sponsorship of the Business of the Year category (up to 10 employees) at the 2016 Awards.
“As part of the Iberdrola group, a world leader in renewable energy and one of the largest energy companies in the world, ScottishPower supplies more than five million customers in the UK and over 160,000 small businesses with gas and electricity. As one of the main energy suppliers in the UK, the company is committed to bringing all of its customers the best deals, competitively priced energy and great service.
“ScottishPower offers a range of competitive products tailored to meet the specific requirements of individual businesses. In addition, the company understands the need for flexibility for businesses and offers a convenient online energy service to enable business owners to manage their account when it suits them.”
To find out more about how ScottishPower could save your business time and money, please call 0800 22 44 00 or visit www.scottishpower.co. uk/smallbusiness. ● Business of the Year (up to 11-50 employees):
Do you have a great medium sized business? If you employ between 11 and 50 employees and can demonstrate business excellence this is the award for you. The judges will be looking at your achievements, business strategy, financial performance and your potential for the future.
The 2015 winner was Direct Food Ingredients. ● Business of the Year (over 50 employees):
If you are the best business in Cheshire employing a workforce of more than 50 this is the category for you. The winning business will be able to demonstrate all round business excellence, financial performance, business strategy and sound future plans.
The 2015 winner was P3 Charity.
To enter, visit our website www. cheshirebusinessawards.co.uk and download an entry form, alternatively call the events team on 01244 606 472 or email enquiries@ cheshirebusinessawards. co.uk to request a copy.
The deadline for entries is Friday, July 29, 2016.
All entries received will be reviewed by our independent panel of judges and the shortlists announced in paper in September.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony on Friday, October 7, at Chester Cathedral.