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Entrepreneurs demonstrate a range of qualities that set them aside from others, backed by a developing knowledge base and skill-set. How did you apply your entrepreneurialism to create product or service success and what was the outcome?

Growing Business

Sponsored byBDO

Commercial success can be measured in many ways, but the heart of an expanding business is its ability to effectively manage the particular challenges of growth. What were yours and how did you overcome them to achieve financial, organisational and market expansion?

SME of the Year

Sponsored byAlliotts

The unique challenges of running an SME mean that many fail within the first few years of operation. How did you approach the hurdles and remain resilient enough to create opportunities, build market position and enhance profitability?

Entrepreneur

Sponsored byCoutts and Lombards

Entrepreneurs demonstrate a range of qualities that set them aside from others, backed by a developing knowledge base and skill-set. How did you apply your entrepreneurialism to create product or service success and what was the outcome?

Success Through People

Sponsored bySA Law

Employee participation at all levels is the driving force of any great organisation, regardless of its size. So if your greatest business asset is people, how did you create commercial success through the endeavours of your staff?

Graduate of the Year

Sponsored byUniversity of  Hertfordshire

With the challenging transition from university to workplace, we wish to reward a recent graduate who has excelled quickly in their first professional role. Whilst adapting to your new environment, how did you demonstrate a flair for commerce and apply initiative that has already delivered value to your employer?

Business of the Year

Sponsored byRBS and NatWest

All organisation finalists will automatically be entered for the Business of the Year award.

Innovation

Presented byWENTA

Competitive environments force innovation to the top of the business agenda. Applied to products, services or internal processes, innovation can be the key to overcoming issues, achieving differentiation or unlocking opportunities. How did you apply innovation and why?

International Trade and Export

Presented byWatford & West Herts Chamber of Commerce/ UK Trade & Investment

International trade and export can be a minefield to get right. Businesses need to apply carefully considered plans, respond quickly to change and meticulously manage credit. How did you expand your business interests internationally and how do you manage them on a daily basis?


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