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Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Award
For the business that spotted an opportunity and went for it
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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