The 2019 Shortlist
Vendor Categories
Business Categories
Accountancy Software Provider of the Year
This category will recognise the accountancy software provider that best suits the needs of SMEs, with the judges considering level of innovation, impressive customer care, value for money, and a product that best assists small companies with managing their finances
Shortlist
Crunch
FreeAgent
Harmony PSA
MPA
Xero
Zoho Corporation
Accounts and Tax Adviser of the Year
The judges will look for the accountancy/tax advisory firm that has gone the furthest to target and help smaller companies, with quality of client service, value for money and SME-focused initiatives being prime considerations.
Shortlist
Clear House Accountants
flinder effect limited
Lawrence Grant Chartered Accountants
Makesworth Accountants
Mazuma
PRIMOtax Limited
Alternative Finance Provider of the Year
The judges will assess online finance providers such as crowdfunding sites and peer-to-peer lenders. They will look for the operators most notable in financing small companies, considering factors such as volume of funds provided, innovative services and a dedicated SME offering.
Shortlist
365 Business Finance
Coinrule
LendingCrowd
Nucleus Commercial Finance
Propio
Business Bank Account Provider of the Year
For this category, the judges will look for the banking operator with the best business bank accounts for smaller companies, taking into consideration quality of customer service and SME-focused initiatives.
Shortlist
Handelsbanken
HSBC
Lloyds
Metro Bank
Starling
TSB
Business Lender of the Year
This award recognises the lending institution, whether a bank or solely online provider, that has best addressed the needs of smaller businesses, with the judges considering factors such as access to and supply of debt, customer service and SME-focused initiatives.
Shortlist
365 Business Finance
LendingCrowd
Nucleus Commercial Finance
Ultimate Finance Group
Insurance Provider of the Year
This category will recognise the insurance provider that best addresses the needs of SMEs, with the judges considering quality of service, value for money and breadth of cover
Shortlist
AXA
HISCOX
Direct Line Business
Simply Business
Zurich Insurance
Technology Provider of the Year
This category rewards the technology provider that has placed an SME service at the heart of its offering, displaying innovation, impressive customer care and a product to help small companies run efficiently and grow.
Shortlist
AccountancyManager
BrightHR
CleanCloud
Ebuyer UK LTD
EKO UK LIMITED
Handepay
Netstar IT Support
PragmatiQ Solutions
Proximity Insight
Tapoly Ltd
The Better Business Award
Open to companies that have implemented procedures to ensure that they operate more efficiently, for example through the use of computer software or technology that improves product design. Judges will consider technology employed and evidence of success in improving business procedures. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
Ademchic Ltd
EWOOD MOT & SERVICE CENTRE
Fennies Nurseries Ltd
Harmony PSA
Keel Over Marketing
Making Moves London Ltd
Network Scientific Ltd
Process Bliss
Upturn Limited
Westmorland Homecare
BAME Business Award
Open to companies that have been set up by black, asian or minority ethnic or culturally diverse business owners. Judges will assess any unique aspects of the business, why it was set up, chal-lenges faced and what ethnic and cultural elements have improved success. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
AMSCHELA LTD
bMoneywize Ltd
Burton Blackmore International
Gemini Parking Solutions
HUA! Kitchen LTD
Hussain Architecture
Impetors Limited
Kazient Privacy Experts
The Link Commercial Development LTD
The Unmistakables
Business Advocate of the Year
Open to business owners who have gone above and beyond to promote their sector or industry. Judges will pay attention to level of engagement on a range of issues, interaction with national and international organisations as well as impact made. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
Mackenzie Brook – ENCO Ltd
Costas Constantino – FlashPark
Ben Thompson – Thompson & Terry Recruitment
Simon Firth – Clear Reach
Estelle Keeber and Leona Burton – Mums in Business Association
William Griffin – Griffins Automotive ltd
Poonam Kaur – fds Director Services
Georgina Mitchell – Ambitions Gymnastics
Robbie Steeles – Secure Healthcare Solutions
Jarmila Yu – YUnique Marketing Ltd
E-commerce Platform of the Year
Open to companies who feel their e-commerce platform offers a leading edge e-commerce solution. Judges will assess content, ease of use, unique facilities, level of customer interaction and service. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
Avasam
Flooring365
OTTY Sleep
ProtectBox
Space Between
Tancream LTD
Timpanys
Female Business Owner Award (Digital Communications)
This award will recognise the female leader of a company in the digital communications sector with less than 50 total staff that has been an instrumental figurehead, driving impressive revenue growth and building a strong market presence for her business.
Shortlist
Samantha Charles – Float Digital
Sara Tomaszewska – Little Media Agency Ltd
Emma-Louise Gillies – Make a Cup of Tea Ltd
Sue Keogh – Sookio
Daphne Metland – Thrive
Female Business Owner (Fashion)
This award will recognise the female leader of a company in the fashion sector with less than 50 total staff that has been an instrumental figurehead, driving impressive revenue growth and building a strong market presence for her business.
Shortlist
Be Gorgeous Styles By Mimmie
Amanda Clews – Bhost
Cara Squire – Charms So Charming
Jo Tutchener-Sharp – Scamp & Dude
Collette Larsson – Toodle Pip
Female Business Owner Award (Health & Wellness)
This award will recognise the female leader of a company in the health & wellness sector with less than 50 total staff that has been an instrumental figurehead, driving impressive revenue growth and building a strong market presence for her business.
Shortlist
Emma Selby – Digital Mentality
Harriet Charter – Harriet Charter Beauty
Frankie Paterson & Eleanor Harris – Magic Words Therapy
Michelle Grey – Minchellas
Geeta Sidhu-Robb – Nosh Detox
Charlotte Hutchinson – Personal Best Sports Therpay
Lily Boulle – Sleep Siren
Faye Jobbins – Tikiboo
Victoria Mannering – Victory Fitness
Most Innovative Business Idea (General)
Open to companies who feel they have a product or service that has helped change the business sector they are involved in. This could be by providing a unique solution to problem; a service that has helped eliminate or reduce timescales and bureaucracy or simply a product or service that currently has no or little competition. Judges will consider the role of the product or service, its impact and evidence of success. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
City Relay
Hawkshead Relish
Principled Storage
Process Bliss
Sole Bliss Ltd.
The Sole Supplier
Most Innovative Business Idea (Health & Wellness)
Open to companies who feel they have a product or service that has helped change the health & wellness sector. This could be by providing a unique solution to problem; a service that has helped eliminate or reduce timescales and bureaucracy or simply a product or service that currently has no or little competition. Judges will consider the role of the product or service, its impact and evidence of success. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
Get A Drip
London Senior Social
Love From Shetland
Nutri-Genetix
The Healthy Bites
Most Innovative Business Idea (Tech)
Open to companies who feel they have a product or service that has helped change the tech sector. This could be by providing a unique solution to problem; a service that has helped eliminate or reduce timescales and bureaucracy or simply a product or service that currently has no or little competition. Judges will consider the role of the product or service, its impact and evidence of success. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
TaxScouts
Medopad
Innovative Physics Limited
Streetbees
Hudson Procurement Group
Secrutiny
2DegreesKelvin Ltd
Vectare Limited
Take 1 Video
Sustainable Business Practice Award
Open to companies who have put in place strategies to ensure that they are setting up a business with a view to ensure more efficient use of our planet. This could be from ensuring the provenance of supplies and suppliers, solutions to waste to reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Judges will look at the level of sustainability, how it is monitored and levels of success. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250
Shortlist
Achilleos Energy Assessors
Brooks & Sharpe
Button and Sprung
Espresso Solutions
FLUX Undies
Griffin Narrowboat Holidays
in2eco Digital Marketing
Naturaw
SRL Publishing
SunGift Solar Limited
Technology Business of the Year
Shortlist
Amica Smart Homes
Chipside Ltd
Shoptimised
KFP Total IT Solutions
Genius Technology Solutions
Xigen
The Work/Life Balance Award
Open to companies who have made efforts to ensure that staff have a better work/life balance through more flexible working options, parental or carers leave, or are encouraging better mental health programmes and support. Judges will look at the policies put in place, take up, and how it is improving well being, as well as overall impact on the company. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250.
Shortlist
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
Evolution Fasteners UK
Glossy Maids
Grayshaw & Yeo Gardening Company Ltd
Linkilaw
Peaky Digital Ltd
The Administration Hub Limited – Your Business Matters
The Bshirt
Thrive
ZeroLight
Young Business Owner of the Year
Open to all companies that have been set up by someone aged 25 or less as at 1st October 2019. Judges will assess business idea, challenges faced and levels of success. There will be an award for companies with 1-50 employees and one for companies with employees of 50-250.
Shortlist
Chris Richards – Richairportruns
Emily Trumble – Encore Travel
Emma Illingworth – Emma’s Music Tuition
Georgia Steed – MadeByGeorgiaMai
Hamish Murray – Midas Mead
Lydia Capon – Lydia Bailys
Natalie Crouch – Peaky Digital Ltd
Oscar Wendowski – Total Access Health Ltd.
Reece Land – Next Gen Sport Solutions Limited
Sophie Hare – HARE and Beauty LTD