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The Business Awards Show

Welcome to the Business Awards Show, where we share valuable information, secret nuggets, to get your award entry noticed by the judges for all the right reasons. Our weekly episodes also feature inspirational interviews with winners, judges, and sponsors. So let"s dive in and start your journey to award winning success.

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Episode 071: Interview with Tracy Fishburn

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/10/11

In today's episode we have an interview with Tracy Fishburn, founder of Tracy's Treasured Keepsakes. She was the winner of a silver award at the recent Best Businesswomen Awards and also won the Best New Business Award at Biz4Biz awards in July. She runs an amazing business taking clothes that people cannot bear to part with that may once have belonged to a loved one, turning them into beautiful teddy bears, elephants and cushions among other things. In this episode you can find out how Tracy came

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Episode 070: Interview with Alec Jones-Hall

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/10/09

In this interview with Alec Jones, we learn about the various businesses he has created. Those businesses include the Great British Expo, The Thames Valley and South West Awards, The Great British Business Awards, SME Today magazine, and a wonderful charity, Cherishers. We learn about Alec's younger years, and what has driven him to build his businesses and to form his charity. Alec explains what contributes to winning award entries, and what is likely to put judges off. You will find out the

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28:45

Episode 069: Interview with Shelley Otway

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/10/04

Today I am joined by one of the Gold Award winners from last week's Best Business Women Awards Gala Evening, Shelley Otway. Having run her own children's stage school for nearly fifteen years, Shelley was rewarded with a Gold Award in the Children and Families category. Shelley shares the challenges of setting up her stage school, Steppin' Out Stars of Tomorrow. She explains how she dealt with national competitors, navigated the challenges of Covid, and why entering and winning awards has been so

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Episode 068: Interview with Fiona Scott

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/05/23

Fiona is a print journalist, business owner and award-winning TV producer/director with a fascination for people's stories all her life – ever since seeing a TV reporter in action more than 40 years ago. Today, as a respected media consultant, recently named the UK's Top PR Adviser 2021 to 2022, prolific blogger and PR (Public Relations) trainer, Fiona cuts through all the BS false promises to get journalists truly interested in you and your stories. In this episode, Fiona talks us through her

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Episode 067: Interview with Darrin Salt

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/05/11

Today's interview with Darrin Salt is brilliant for anyone looking to enter business awards. Darrin is both a judge and sponsor of the Best Businesswomen Awards. He has also won awards for his company, The Technologies Group, a leading provider of IT services and cyber-security to SMEs. He started out as an employee in his business in 1989, but when the owner chose to retire, he was given the opportunity to buy the business in 2010. The business has gone from strength to strength under his

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30:57

Episode 066: Interview with Amanda Fitzgerald

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/05/10

Amanda Fitzgerald of Amanda Fitzgerald PR is the ultimate door-opener. For the last nine years she has been helping small business owners learn how to pitch their businesses to the press, get past gatekeepers, and secure valuable media coverage. She also happens to be a wild water swimmer, so is happy to take on extreme challenges! Amanda wasn't always a PR specialist. In her early years in business, she imported Peruvian knitwear into the UK. It was only after winning an award for her business,

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Episode 065: Interview with Jen and Sue Blackwell

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/04/27

Jen and Sue Blackwell are a dynamic mother-and-daughter duo who are changing the lives of people with learning disabilities through dance. They created Dance Syndrome in 2009 and it was registered as a charity in 2013. They strive to continue to provide new and exciting opportunities for people who may otherwise be excluded from mainstream dance. We believe that everyone has the right to follow their own interests and passions – whether they have a disability or not. Sue said ' Jen wanted to follow

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Episode 064: Interview with Caroline Marshall

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/04/06

Caroline Marshall is the founder of a multi-award-winning Virtual Assistant Agency, Upsource; a large team of Virtual Assistants who provide Business and Virtual Assistance, Lifestyle support, Events and Social Media services to Entrepreneurs, HNWs, Startups and SMEs. Having a background in Personal Assistance, Business Support and Events, she transitioned to the Virtual Assistant industry in 2016, firstly as an employed VA, and then ultimately launched her own agency in July 2020. Upsource has

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28:42

Episode 063: Interview with Kate Adam

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/03/29

Kate Adam is an awards expert with an impressive track record of helping businesses from all sectors win business awards. She has honed her craft over many years, backed by a wealth of marketing expertise. Her talent is creating and writing award-winning entries to help businesses get the recognition they deserve. Over 90% of her clients reach awards finals, and 60% have won awards locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. In 2022 two of her clients won 6 national awards between them

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Episode 062: Interview with Lynne Parker

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/03/16

Lynne Parker founded Funny Women in 2002 in response to a misogynist comedy promoter who told her that 'women aren't funny'. She went on to create the Funny Women Awards and 20 years on, the rest is history. Funny Women is now an acclaimed not-for-profit community for women to build self-confidence and develop their own distinctive voice. Lynne describes it as her ‘life’s work’ providing a safe, diverse, creative platform that empowers women to perform, write and use humour in business and everyday

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Episode 061: Interview with Sophie Preston-Hall

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/03/08

In this interview, we speak to Sophie, who founded Catering Elite, a recruitment company, 20 years ago to fulfil a need for reliable catering staff for hospitality businesses and events. Sophie shares her business story and how she has grown her business to an impressive client list. We discuss why awards have been important to her as a profile raiser. {1.22} Sophie introduces Catering Elite and how she became a specialist in the industry {2.44} What inspired Sophie to create her business 20 years

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Episode 060: Interview with Trusha Lakhani

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/02/21

In this interview, we talk to Trusha Lakhani, Business Coach and FD Trusha has worked in business since she was a child and was involved in her family business - the manufacture, distribution and retail of soft drinks. She went on to study and qualify as an accountant, where she quickly gained a senior position. After many years doing this, she decided to focus on the parts she enjoyed and started a business coaching business combining this with working as an outsourced Finance Director. She offers

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Episode 059: Interview with Veebha Parmar

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/02/17

In this interview, we talk to the founder of mySpike, Veebha Parmar. Veebha's love of cooking inspired her to create a vertical cooking tool that helps you make delicious roasts, meals in the oven or on the BBQ. mySpike is a best-selling product and now has a spice range. Veebha shares her story, the ups and downs of starting a business from scratch through to winning Best Product at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2022. {1.20} Veebha explains what exactly mySpike is and how she created it {2.12}

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Episode 058: Interview with Sharmini Thomas

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/02/10

In this interview, we speak to Sharmini Thomas, founder of Sharmini's Indian Cuisine. We talk business and why awards have been so important to her business success. Sharmini has won many awards, including Best Consumer Business in the Best Businesswomen Awards 2022. Renowned for her delicious authentic curries, Sharmini has bested some of York’s top Indian Chefs, including Bengal Brasserie, Jaipur Spice, and Rafi’s Spice Box, by winning The Yorkshire Vision Curry Contest. Her curry was voted by 95%

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Episode 057: Interview with Kirsty Gale

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/02/06

Kirsty Gale is the Founder & CEO of Red Carpet Ready, which is the UK’s Largest Dress Specialist located near Lincoln. Kirsty is a successful entrepreneur & a well-respected expert in her field of Evening, Pageant, Prom & Red Carpet Gowns. Her achievements with Red Carpet Ready include winning Best Business 2022, Businesswoman of the Year, New Business of the Year & Prom Queen on Channel 5. As well as a highly successful, in-demand retailer, Kirsty is also a fashion designer with her own dress

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Episode 056: Interview With Natasha Eftekhari

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/01/25

"Bromley's most thoughtful nursery and preschool." Founded by Natasha Eftekhari, The Lodge Preschool and Nursery has rapidly grown into a great success story, winning The Best New Business at the 2022 Best Businesswomen Awards. She was also a Silver Winner in the Children and Families category. In this interview, Natasha shares her story of why she set up a nursery and discusses her business journey so far. {1.15} Why Natasha started a pre-school {2.20} What Natasha did before she began The Lodge

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28:42

Episode 055: Interview with Maggie Sarfo

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/01/12

Maggie Sarfo is the CEO of Meres Consult, a business management consultant agency in London. She enables leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals to explore new ways of being, leading and growing exponentially through advisory & mentoring services. In this interview, Debbie and Maggie discuss the world of judging, what judges look for, what excites them about entries and all the top tips. {1.30} Maggie introduces Meres Consult Ltd {3.35} Maggie reflects on her 19 years in business {6.54} Maggie

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Episode 054: Interview with Pippa Birch

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/01/10

Interview with Pippa Birch, founder of Pipster Solutions. Pipster Solutions provides practical help for winning work dealing with professional public procurement bid and tender services. They can provide anything from writing one or two responses to full comprehensive bid management. In this interview, Pippa shares her 10-year business journey culminating in her winning Best Businesswomen in Business Services 2022 in The Best Businesswomen Awards 2022. {2.02} Pippa explains what Pipster Solutions is

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Episode 053: Interview with David Bell

The Business Awards Show ·

2023/01/05

David Bell is a highly accomplished, multi-award-winning company director, entrepreneur, executive business advisor, technology expert, keynote speaker and chat show host. He is passionate about helping others succeed and driving businesses to their full potential. Starting his entrepreneurial journey in 1995 at the tender age of seventeen, David Co-founded APC Solutions – now recognised as a leading provider of wireless communications solutions. Twenty years on, it’s now a multimillion-pound

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Episode 052: Interview with Emma Carroll

The Business Awards Show ·

2022/12/14

Emma is the founder of Choose to Grow L&D Ltd, bringing a fresh, systematic and energising approach to learning and development. Choose to Grow has a proven track record for building capacity and confidence in teams, increasing staff skills and knowledge base, and has delivered outstanding results for their clients, leading to Emma winning the Best Coach award in the Best Businesswomen Awards 2023. {2.09} Emma recaps her 2022 year in business and business award shows {3.38} Emma talks about her

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