The Business Awards Show (Debbie Gilbert)

Fiona set up Revolution Performing Arts seventeen years, and has made a huge contribution to the cultural life of Swindon's young people ever since. That contribution won her a Great British Business Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community 

 

{1:20} Lisa's PR from winning her award.

{1:59} Lisa's thought process that led to entering the awards.

{4:26} The journey to starting a travel franchise.

{11:45} Lisa's travel services.

{12:46} Growing a business despite the pandemic.

{18:11} How a travel agent supports customers in a crisis.

{19:08} 2025's hottest travel destinations.

{21:29} How Lisa plans her own travel.

{23:00} Lisa's forthcoming travel agenda.

{24:14} The benefits of being a franchisee.

{28:06} Lisa's business tips.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Lisa McCallum: https://lisamccallum.notjusttravel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njtlisamccallum/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NJTLisaMcCallum/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mccallum-personal-travel-specialist-8bb26a126/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notjusttravel

Today I am interviewing Monika Johnson, a multiple award-winning owner of Super Sparkle UK, a leading children's party business. Monika was a drama teacher but in 2013 left to set up Super Sparkle. She wanted to offer kids the opportunity to get the most from their imaginations at fun-filled parties.

Her business grown over the last nine years and now she has a team of entertainers, teachers and musicians delivering amazing experiences at not just children's parties but corporate events too.

Monika talks to us about how she came to start Super Sparkle UK, the change of direction she went through, and her passion for community in her business.

For all those interested in business awards, Monika shares her experience of applying and winning many prestigious awards and what they have done for her business. She also explains her vision for the future.

As a mother of three, with her family dog, Monika has plenty to juggle in her busy life. But this podcast will show how vision, strategy and execution can really take a business forward no matter what obstacles come along. If you want to know more about why business awards can be so transformative, and how to target those that are right for you, this is a discussion you should listen to closely.

{1:30} - Monika explains why she left teaching and started her business

{2:30} - How Monika found her vision

{2:57} - Problems with branding and a change of direction

{4:04} - Applying for awards

{5:38} - Monika's process for selecting the right awards for her business

{7:18} - Winning a 'Woman Who Creates' Award

{8:35} - Sparklemouse and his adventures

{9:12} - Monika's Club Hub Community Awards

{10:45} - The Small Awards and the changing application process

{12:04} - The plan for 2023

{14:59} - What awards have brought to Super Sparkle UK

Connect with Debbie at:

https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

Connect with Monika at:

https://www.supersparkle.co.uk/about/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperSparkleparties/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersparkleparties/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdSMicCOJkMCJMOIwwHSgQ

Today I’m joined by Donna O’Toole, the founder of August Recognition and Awards Judge.

In 2021, August Recognition became a part of Dent Global Group who help entrepreneurs and business leaders to stand out. 

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:53} Donna’s passion for awards and what drew her to the industry.

{5:26} What Donna looks for in award entries.

{8:32} Common mistakes in entries.

{11:42} The Awards Accelerator.

{14:14} The use of awards agencies.

{17:30} Awards imposters syndrome.

{20:04} The tenacity of women entering awards.

{22: 36} Winning Awards with Donna O’Toole podcast and Winning Business Awards scorecard.

 

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Connect with Donna at August Recognition

Twitter: @donna_awards and @august_awards

Instagram: @august_awards

Facebook: August Awards Consultancy

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Today I am joined by Kylie Anderson - nominated as a Silver Award winner in the Best Coach category at the 2021 Best Businesswomen Awards. Kylie set up her coaching business to help business owners create high-value online content that can build six-figure plus passive incomes. Leveraging their skills and knowledge, she also helps those entrepreneurs increase their visibility and credibility across multiple channels, driving increasing revenue and higher-value clients. In this interview with Kylie, she tells us about her career before coaching and why she started her business. Having worked in real estate, forex trading and affiliate marketing, Kylie has had years of experience on how to engage with customers and what works online. Kylie tells us why women undervalue themselves so much, how launching high-cost courses can transform a business more quickly than a low-value strategy and provides examples of some of the most successful launches she has been involved with. We discuss how entering the Best BusinessWomen Awards in 2021 increased Kylie's visibility and credibility, bringing more clients, more press, and the ability to develop a major programme for 2022. We hear more about that as well as other exciting plans Kylie has for the year ahead.

If you want to understand how building an online business could help you achieve a six-figure income, this podcast is a great introduction to get you on your way.

{1.25} Kylie’s career before becoming a coach.

{6.24} The importance of leveraging skills to build passive income.

{7.45} How Kylie works with her clients to build revenue online.

{9.20} What challenges has Kylie faced over the last five years?

{10.05} How to build accountability working with a coach or mentor.

{11.37} How Kylie has grown her brand and client engagement.

{12.56} Why Kylie began the awards process and how she went about it.

{13.58} How awards have become part of Kylie’s ongoing strategy.

{15.28} How getting a silver award has increased Kylie’s visibility.

{16.20} Tips or putting your business online.

{16.40} Why do women undervalue themselves?

{18.56} Building big-ticket online content.

{20.46} Launching online courses.

{21.32} Kylie’s plans for 2022.

{23.12} Examples of great courses Kylie has been involved with.

{24.55} Leveraging your online visibility to grow your business.

{26.20} Should you enter business awards?

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Kylie at https://kylieandersoncoaching.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KylieAndersonCoaching

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylie_anderson_coaching/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kylie_Anderson9

 

Today I am joined by Jarmila Yu - YUnique Marketing - Silver Winner for Best Marketing and PR at the Best Business Women Awards 2021

{1.22} Who is Jarmila Yu and what inspired YUnique Marketing?

{4.24} About YUnique Marketing client base.

{5.20} What was the inspiration for Jarmila to enter awards.

{7.00} Award strategy for YUnique Marketing.

{8.40} What challenges has Jarmila faced and how she overcame them.

{10.45} How Jarmila takes care of her customers.

{13.55} The charity work that Jarmila and YUnique Marketing does.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Jarmila at YUnique Marketing

Twitter: @Jarmila_Yu     @YUnique_Mkgt

LinkedIn: @jarmilayu   @uniquemarketing

Facebook:@JarmilaYuUnlockingMarketingPotential  @yuniquemarketing

Instagram: @jarmila_yu    @yunique_mktg

Building a Music School with Barbara Mohorko-Vuka is another fascinating installment of the Business Awards Show.

Barbara grew up in Slovenia, learning cello from the age of six and gaining an extensive musical education that saw her graduate from Trinity Laban and the Royal College of Music.

Barbara took over the Wimbledon School of Music in 2018 at just 22 years of age. Depsite a global pandemic attempting to disrupt the development of her school, Barbara has grown the school impressively over the last five years. Most instruments are now taught and the school is going from strength to strength.

She tells us about the work of the school, the joy of concerts, how music education is treated differently in Slovenia to the UK and the long term plans for her business.

Having won a silver award at the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards, she also talks about the impact of winning an award, and her plans to enter more local awards in 2024.

This is a great episode for any young entrepreneur wondering if they are mature enough to run a business. It reveals the life lessons that music teaching can bring and will be useful to many parents who may be wondering how to get their children into music.

 

 

 

Today I am joined by Christine Mackay, Founder and CEO of Salamandra.UK, a multi-award-winning animation specialist. Christine won the Best Business Woman in Business Services 2020 at the Best Business Women Awards.

 

{1:12} Why Christine started her business and why the animation industry is so special.

 

{3:10} Why awards are a key part of Christine’s business strategy.

 

{7:00} Christine won 20 awards in 2020. What is her thought process for selecting which awards to enter?

 

{11:27} Tips and advice for entering business awards.

 

{14:21} Remembering Christine’s first awards.

 

{15:15} How many years ago were those first awards?

 

{15:27} Why awards form part of Christine’s strategy every year.

 

{15:55} Christine's pivotal moment in entering awards.

 

{17:34} Christine is nominated for the Best Boss award at this year’s Best Business Women Awards. What other awards has she been nominated for?

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Christine at Salamandra.UK

Twitter: @SalamandraUk

Instagram: @Salamandra.Uk

Facebook: @SalamandraUK

 

 

 

Building loyalty in the hospitality industry is our latest episode of the Business Awards Show.
 
Ashleigh was voted Best Businesswoman in Marketing and PR at the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards. 
 
She explains why she and her husband set up their business Halo Business Consulting offering businesses in the hospitality sector the benefit of their twenty years' of experience in marketing, PR, and customer experience in the industry.

Ashleigh explains why the pandemic was such a pivotal moment in hospitality, and how it affected her and her customers. The changes that have emerged have had a huge impact on customer behaviour and the way hospitality businesses interact with their customer base.

She has added awards as an essential strategy in her business. Winning the Gold Award in the BBWA last year has already reaped dividends as Ashleigh explains.

If you have a hospitality business, or indeed any business where building customer loyalty and delivering a great experience is vital, this episode will be of real help. Ashleigh's tips on building loyalty, getting more reviews, and improving delivery at each customer touch-point will help every customer-facing company raise their game.

Today I am joined by award winner Caroline Sparks, co-founder of Turtle Tots with business partner Gabrielle Lixton. The duo won the Best Business Woman working with Children and Families category at the Best Business Women Awards 2017.

Here are the highlights from the episode

{1:24} All about Turtle Tots.

{2:47} Why Turtle Tots entered the Best Business Women Awards.

{4:07} Impact of winning the Children & Families category on the business.

{5:00} Advice for those thinking of entering business awards and tips for entries.

{6:47} The future for Turtle Tots.

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Caroline at Turtle Tots

Facebook: @TurtleTotsUK 

Instagram: @turtletotsswim

Today I am Joined by Tonia Galati - Best New Business Winner

Founded by Tonia Galati, TG Consulting is an independent consultancy specialising in connecting educators, students and employers.

In this interview with Tonia Galati, she shares why she set up the business and the challenges she has overcome. We discuss why entering awards has been essential to her business and her thoughts on winning Best New Business 2021!

 

{1.30} About Tonia and TG Consulting's journeys.

{3.15} Challenges Tonia has faced so far with TG Consulting.

{5.40} Ideas TG Consulting Interns have come up with.

{9.04} How can employers support young people.

{10.40} Thought process around awards for Tonia.

{11.46} Awards entered/won over the last year.

{13.20} About TG Consulting client base.

{14.00} Plans for 2022 for Tonia and TG Consulting.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Tonia Galati at TG Consulting LTD

Twitter: @ToniaLGalati

LinkedIn:@TGConsultingLTD

Instagram: @Tgconsultingltd

{2:04} What brought Michelle to copywriting.

{5:05} Writing for the financial sector.

{6:46} The growth of Chat GPT in copywriting.

{8:45} How Michelle works with her clients.

{10:29} The services she offers

{11:41} The ingredients of a great blog.

{12:53} The ideal length for a blog.

{14:47} How often should a blog be published.

{16:19} How Michelle publicised her award win.

{17:26} Why she decided to enter business awards.

{20:14} Maintaining awards as part of business strategy.

{20:47} The learnings from five years in business.

{22:14} Getting the first clients into the business.

{24:25} Projects for 2025.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Michelle: https://www.letmewrite.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/let.me.write4u/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letmewrite4u

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleeshkeri-finance-copywriter/

 

Today I am Joined by Barbara Jamieson, Jamieson Law Silver winner at the Best Business Women Awards for the best boss and legal services.

Barbara started Jamieson Law with an innovative, different approach to legal services. Jamieson Law specializes in Business Law and Brand Protection, covering everything from contract drafting to trademarking. We discussed how Barbara has built her business and why awards have become part of her marketing strategy.

Barbara said,'' I'm Babs, a solicitor who helps small business owners protect their businesses legally as they grow and scale. I am qualified in England, Scotland, Ireland, New York and California. I advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters, and I am also a brand protection expert. I essentially cover the 'day-to-day' legals, this includes everything from contract drafting, trademarking and data protection auditing (to name a few)."

 

{1.19} About Barbara Jamieson law journey and Inspiration behind setting up Jamieson Law.

{3.55} Where Jamieson Law's award journey began.

{6.04} Tips for people starting up businesses.

{9.20} What mistakes do new companies make.

{12.43} What's next for Jamieson Law?

 

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Barbara Jamieson at Jamieson Law

Twitter:@Jamiesonlawuk

LinkedIn: @Jamiesonlawukandireland

Facebook: @Jamiesonlaw.legal

Instagram:@babsjamiesonlawyer

Today I am Joined by Mindy Gibbins-Klein   {1.30} Mindy’s background and experience

{3.26} What awards mean to Mindy and her business.

{6.13} Tips on how to use awards for leverage.

{7.45} Qualities that make a thoughtful leader.

{11.25} About Mindy’s books and the differences between them.

{14.55} Different ways that Mindy talks about the thoughtful leader.

{16.20} Tips on being in business for 20 years.

{20.20} Thought process around sponsoring awards.

{21.43} What’s next for Mindy for 2022.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Mindy Gibbins-Klein at MindyGK

Twitter: @MindyGK

LinkedIn: @MindyGibbins-Klein

Facebook: @Mindy.gibbinsklein

Today I am joined by Arbonne Independent Consultant and Health Coach Wendy Griffith, winner of Best Networker 2016 at The Best Business Women Awards. 

{1:21} About Wendy’s business and what made her start it.

{4:20} How networking helped Wendy develop her business.

{6:03} Working as the networking chair of the Wheathampstead Business Group

{7:23} What good customer service means to Wendy and how she looks after her Arbonne customers.

{8:56} Why Wendy entered the Best Businesswomen awards?

{10:30} The impact of winning the award on Wendy’s business.

{12:11} Advice to people who are planning on entering business awards.

Connect with Debbie at The Business Award Show.

Connect with Wendy at Wendy Griffith. 

Twitter: @wendygriffith

Instagram: @wendygriffith_livehealthy

Facebook: @wendygriffithLiveHealthy

Today I am joined by Christina Valentine and Lisa King, partners of Valentine King, a coaching business whose message is ‘Master your mind, master your message.’ Christina tells us how adversity is your gift not your achilles heel. She is a highly skilled tradesperson and uses her coaching ability to encourage more women to join, what is perceived as, a male-dominated industry.

 

Christina and Lisa share their stories to help their clients share theirs, boosting confidence, self-belief, and a focus on achieving your goals. They write books, run courses on self-mastery for teams, have an app to help their clients achieve their objectives and much more.

 

We are also delighted to announce that Valentine King have become sponsors of the Best Tradeswoman category in the 2022 Best Businesswomen Awards. Christina and Lisa are, in fact, a true powerhouse of a duo. This is a must-listen if you want to be inspired to take a big step outside of your comfort zone but you’re not sure where to start.

 

 

{1:29} Christina’s story

 

{2:42} Lisa’s Story

 

{3:33} What does Valentine King do for its clients?

 

{4:30} Who Valentine King serves

 

{6:26} Christina’s awards experience

 

{8:15} Advice for women wanting to run their own trades business

 

{9:38} Additional messages for women entering a male dominated world

 

{12:00} The challenges Christina has faced

 

{13:02} The challenges Lisa has overcome

 

{14:13} Recent developments at Valentine King – a new book, app, ‘Tools for Life’.

 

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Connect with Christina and Lisa @ValentineKing.co.uk

 

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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 and what the business does

{3.49} Pipster Solutions and Covid-19

{5.30} The first steps to taking on staff 

{6.42} Pippa explains where she finds her work 

{7.35} Pippa explains what the phrase 'writing bids' means 

{10.44} What was Pippa's thought process behind entering awards

{11.49} Pippa's award journey

{13.04} Being a Silver winner last year in the Best Business Women Awards and coming back for Gold

{15.30} Future plans for awards 

{18.00} Top business tips 

 

You can find out more about Pipster Solutions

Website: https://pipster-solutions.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipster-solutions-ltd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PipsterSolutions

The Personal Financial Planner with Naomi Haynes is the latest episode of The Business Awards Show. Join us as we welcome Naomi, an acclaimed financial planner and winner of the Best Consumer Business in the Best Business Women Awards 2023, for an enlightening discussion about her audacious leap from a secure corporate position to launching her own business amidst the global lockdown. Naomi's tale is not just one of bravery but also of her dedication to closing the gender pension gap and empowering financial wellness. Her journey is punctuated by the hurdles she overcame and the unique pressure that fueled her drive during those uncertain times.

In our conversation, we touch on the essence of trust-building in the financial sector, with Naomi underscoring the personalized touch she brings to client relationships. She shares how small gestures, like birthday cards, and an open line for varied concerns have fostered deep client trust and engagement. Moreover, Naomi reflects on her first foray into business awards, revealing the challenges of crafting an application that celebrated personal milestones alongside business acumen, and how this experience has shaped her professional narrative.

Rounding out our discussion, Naomi recounts the nerve-wracking yet triumphant experience of her last-minute submission to the Best Business Women Awards. The recognition she received not only validated her efforts but also set a clear trajectory for her business's future, leading to strategic hiring and growth planning. For any entrepreneur, Naomi offers sage advice on the stability that an emergency fund can provide, both for personal and business contingencies. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, networking, and the courage to put oneself out there, and we're excited to share her inspirational journey with you.

 

{2:03} Why Naomi became a financial planner.

{5:22} Working for yourself is scary!

{6:13} Starting a business as a global pandemic develops.

{9:25} Common client issues.

{10:30} Why you need to seek professional advice.

{11:57} Pension benefits for a business owner.

{13:45} Use a specialist; don't do finances yourself.

{14:50} Naomi's approach to outstanding customer service.

{18:05} Applying for a Shining Stars Award in 2021.

{19:40} Going national - entering The Best Businesswomen Awards.

{21:45} Winning an award.

{22:36} How winning powered Naomi's business forward.

{24:10} Advice for entrepreneurs (especially in the early years).

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Naomi: https://www.naomihaynes.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomihaynesfinancialplanning/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naomihaynesfinancialplanning

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-haynes/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjNzjbl6_YMzNHoFp-XVswQ

In today's interview with Angela Spencer, we learn about Angela's journey from the corporate world to starting her coaching business Virago Wellness. She was Head of Culture in a well known retail business employing over 4000 people. Now she runs her own solopreneur business. 

As you will hear, she has absolutely no regrets. Consequently she is thriving in her mission to help empower women through self-discovery to achieve their best selves.

She tells us how the pandemic was a game-changer for her and her husband. It led her to quickly grew her coaching practice, although she explains the help she enlisted to get off the ground.

Entering awards has been an insightful learning curve. As a result, she is determined to continue to enter awards that meet her criteria for growth and validation.

Angela discusses her ambitious plans for the next few years as she seeks to help more women deal with the rigours of modern life.

Angela's episode is the perfect listen for any woman feeling like they are not good enough and frazzled with the pressures of life. Those struggling to cope with dramatic changes such as starting a family, seeing older children leave home, or yearning for a change of direction will find this discussion particularly helpful.

 

Today I am joined by judge and sponsor of the Best Business Women Awards Cheryl Luzet. Cheryl is the CEO of Wagada and previously won at the Best Business Women Awards in 2016 as the Best Business Woman in Technology.

{1:06} The history behind the name Wagada and the business.

{1:52} When Cheryl started the business and how it began.

{2:42} Her background before Wagada.

{3:11} How Cheryl has grown the business.

{4:29} Advice to people starting out in business.

{5:40} Why Wagada enters business awards.

{6:42} How big the business is now.

{8:08} Why Wagada entered the Best Business Women Awards.

{7:35} What Wagada offer as a business.

{8:50} Process behind becoming a sponsor.

{10:01} What Cheryl looks for as a judge.

{11:29} What impact have awards had on Cheryl’s business.

{12:08} SEO & Awards.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show.

Connect with Cheryl at Wagada 

Facebook: @Wagada 

Linkedin: @Wagada

Instagram: @wagada_digital

In this episode, I'm joined by Sophie Milliken  from SRS Sophie has not only been a winner but has also been a finalist as well. She was a finalist in 2017, for Best Recruitment as well as a finalist in 2018 for Best Recruitment and Best Business, which is a very difficult category to get shortlisted for and not deterred and full of determination, she came back again and won the Best Recruitment in 2019.

Sophie is also a TEDx speaker with her talk, The truth behind the showreel.

 

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:28} Introduction to Sophie

{5:28} The challenges Sophie has overcome in the last few years as a business owner

{7:22} What made Sophie decide to enter business awards

{9:43} Having tenacity when entering awards

{14:04} The impact winning an award can have on your business

{18:00} Building your network through awards

{20:14} Sophie's advice to you if you're thinking of entering an award

 

Connect with Debbie:

thebusinessawardsshow.com

Connect with Sophie on Linkedin

 

Today I am joined by award-winning coach Antoinette Oglethorpe. Antoinette was the winner of Best Coach 2019 at the Best Business Women Awards. 

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{0:55} About Antoinette’s business.

{1:43} How long Antoinette’s been a coach and why she is so passionate about it.  

{2:34} How she has grown her business and reputation.

{4:15} Importance of awards when it comes to business.

{6:23} The Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

{7:58} Sharing awards when pitching for business and on social media.

{8:41} Advice for those entering business awards.

{10:08} The process of entering awards. 

{12:06} The Best Business Women Awards.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Antoinette at Antoinette Oglethorpe

Twitter: @antoinetteog

In addition, she discusses the importance of giving back, finding a suitable charity to partner with to power your business.

Welcome to the Business Awards Show where we share valuable information and 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.

In this first episode, I'm being interviewed by Lovelda Vincenzi who is the founder of the Female Speakers Association, a host, a moderator, presenter, and podcaster.

 

Here are the highlights for this episode:

{1:54} Why I started this podcast

{2:50} Why people should apply for business awards

{3:54} The opportunities that open up when you enter awards

{5:05} Where to start when applying for awards

{11:11} How the process of applying for awards actually makes you a better business person

{13:08} At what point in your business should you start applying for awards?

{19:14} What's coming up on the podcast

 

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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 to run her own business, even though she never consciously set out to do so. She works with a wonderful charity CHUMS, and tells us why this really matters to her.

She has benefited greatly from entering awards and tells us what a vital impact winning awards has had on her business.

Tracy makes a real difference to her customers with such a personalised product, so listen to find out how this has developed and what you could learn from her approach.

Today I’m joined by Julie Grimes, the founder of Jaguar White Recruitment as well as a previous award winner of our recruitment category in 2016.

Julie is now one of our judges for the Best Business Women Awards.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:31} Why Julie started Jaguar White Recruitment and her background in recruitment.

{3:13} The challenges she faced when starting a business.

{5:15} Helping clients during lockdown.

{6:50} Awards experience.

{8:07} From Award Winner to Judge.

{9:35} What she looks for in terms of judging our Best Boss category.

{10:25} What she looks for when judging other categories.

{11:40} Impact of winning and sponsoring the awards for Jaguar White Recruitment.

{12:42} Advice for those entering the awards.

{14:21} The future of Jaguar White Recruitment.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Julie at Jaguar White Recruitment

Twitter: @JagWhiteRecruit

Facebook: @jaguarwhiterecruitment 

Instagram: @jaguarwhiterecruitment

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 121 coaching and group coaching programmes, helping businesses take their company to the next level. Trusha discusses her business journey and what winning the Best Customer Service Gold Award in 2022 and Silver Award for Best Coach have meant to her business. 

 

{1.40} Trusha introduces herself and talks about what exactly she does 

{3.40} Where Trusha's awards journey began

{5.38} How is Trusha's 121 business structured, and what does she do as a Finance Director

{7.58} The challenges that Trusha sees businesses go through

{9.48} Winning awards for customer service 

{13.04} Future business plans for 2023 and beyond 

{14.27} Advice for any struggling businesses out there 

 

You can find out more below - 

Website: https://trushalakhani.co.uk/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/trushalakhani/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@trushalakhani4792/videos

Today I am joined by Suzanne Spicer from Spicer & Co, a Gold Winner for Business Services at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2021.

 

{1.20} Where Spicer & Co Began.

{4.05} How Suzanne helps her community.

{5.44} How Spicer & Co helped with furlough.

{6.40} Where Spicer & Co’s award journey began and how awards have helped.

{8.45} Suzanne’s business top tips.

{10.17} What’s next for Spicer & Co.

{11.31} Tips when looking for an accountant.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Suzanne at Spicer and Co

Twitter: @Spicerandco_

LinkedIn: Spicer&Co

Facebook: @Spicerandco

Instagram: @Spicerandco

Today I am joined by the award-winning Daryl Woodhouse, CEO, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Executive Performance Coach.

Daryl is the creator of the Life Work Effect which enables a happier life and a more successful workplace.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:40} What made Daryl enter his first business award.

{2:26} What Daryl’s business does.

{4:23} Daryl’s approach to award entries.

{5:33} Why customer service and business innovation are important to Daryl’s business.

{6:56} When you don't win the award. 

{8:13} The publicity gained from winning or being a finalist at Business awards.

{9:21} Business and the pandemic.

{13:35} Daryl's business and awards nuggets.

{17:09} Work-life balance and self-care.

{19:00} Tips for approaching business awards.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Award Show

Connect with Daryl at Daryl Woodhouse

Twitter: @djmwoodhouse

Facebook: @djmwoodhouse

Instagram: @djmwoodhouse

The Life Work Effect

Donna Jackson is truly the champion of the care sector. She set up her business Carebusiness Bootcamp to help companies struggling with challenges in the industry. During our discussion she expands on these challenges. She tells us how she is trying to ensure her clients get the support and recognition they need to thrive.

Donna is an award-winner, having been named Woman of the Year. Consequently, she held the inaugural Carebusiness Millionaire Circle Awards in March 2024. Her determination to recognise the great efforts of all those running and working in care businesses comes across palpably. That's why she believes awards are particularly important in the care sector for all stakeholders.

Carebusiness Bootcamp was set up in 1990 so Donna could look after her daughter as a young child with learning difficulties. As a result, she has grown her business impressively. In addition, she has helped other businesses grow and deal with the regulatory frameworks in the industry. If you're thinking of setting up a business so you can take a more hands-on approach as a mother, this episode may well convince you that it is the right thing to do.

This edition is a clear illustration of why awards can have such a significant impact on any business. It illustrates how motivating they can be for your employees. Furthermore, discover why recognition can make a such a difference to the confidence your customers have in your organisation. Finally, if you have a family member living in a care home, it will offer you deeper insights. And hopefully, restore faith in the businesses who deliver those vital services.

 

{2:08} Donna's journey into the care sector.

{7:10} The challenges of running a care home.

{11:25} The inaugural Carebusiness Millionaire Circle Awards.

{13:13} How awards give customers more confidence.

{15:02} Donna's personal award wins.

{16:42} Awards in the care sector.

{17:40} The characteristics of an outstanding care home.

{20:35} Other recognition initiatives.

{21:09} The next phase of Donna's business.

{23:07} The impact of a change of government.

{23:56} The essential support community Donna has built.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Donna: https://carebusinessbootcamp.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carebusinessbootcamp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carebusinessbootcamp

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carebusinessbootcamp/

The Brand Artisan with Becky Benfield-Humberstone is now available on the Business Awards Show.
 
Becky was a silver award winner in the Best Solopreneur category at the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards, having grown her branding business, the Brand Artisan.
 
Becky has been a serial entrepreneur, creating her first business, 'Utterly Horses', and growing it to become the largest retailer in its field in Europe. 
 
Having sold that business, she spent some time in corporate, working at the Imperial War Museum. That taught her influential lessons as she returned to the small business world.
 
Over the years, she has developed her branding and marketing skills to the point where, three years ago, she set up The Branding Artisan. She is passionate about helping small businesses expand and establish their brands and is going from strength to strength.
 
Becky is also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur; last year's silver award at the BBWA final is just one of many she has collected over her years in business. Not only does she win awards, but she writes entries for clients, too.
As if that was not enough, Becky has also published children's books, with more in the pipeline.
This episode demonstrates the impact awards have on a business; the crucial part branding plays in business development, and the need to keep learning and creating. 

 

 

 

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! Kate works hard to drill down the figures, get underneath the business and tell the story so a judging panel can assess the information clearly and concisely. If you need help with your award entries, speak to Kate Adam.

 

{1.35} Kate introduces herself, talking about her business and business journey so far in marketing

{2.25} Going self-employed in 2006 and how networking benefited her business 

{3.18} Kate's initial experience with helping her clients enter award shows 

{5.47} Questions Kate asks a business who comes to her asking whether or not they should enter an award 

{9.38} The process Kate takes a client through with award entries 

{11.15} How to get the right evidence together for award entries

{15.30} What is the WOW factor within award entries at The Best Businesswoman Awards 

{16.56} Why a business owner would use Kate's services instead of writing an award entry themself

{21.21} The benefits of using Kate's services

{25.30} Kate's top tips for award entries 

{27.30} Future plans for Kate's business, Meredith Marketing 

 

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadam/

Website: www.meredithmarketing.co.uk

 

{2:24} How Laura came to start Social Flow Collective.

{4:35} Relocating from London to Liverpool.

{5:25} Laura's tips for starting out on LinkedIn.

{7:54} Building a company page on LinkedIn.

{9:17} Newsletters v articles.

{10:33} How often should you post?

{11:47} Sending direct messages.

{13:22} Free v Premium LinkedIn.

{15:39} Why Laura started entering awards.

{19:10} Laura's future plans.

{22:25} Lessons from five years in business.

{25:09} Loving the flexibility of self-employment.

{26:26} Awards as part of business strategy.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Laura: https://www.socialflowcollective.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialFlowCollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.taylor.linkedin/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-taylor-socialflow/

LinkedIn SSI Score: https://business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions/social-selling/the-social-selling-index-ssi

Laura's Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/biancabarratt/2024/01/08/entrepreneurs-this-is-how-to-use-linkedin-to-sell-in-2024/

{1:30} The work of Emerge Development Consultancy.

{2:24} The difficulties for women in Saudi Arabia.

{3:02} Delivering programmes in Saudi.

{3:43} Coaching teams v indiduals.

{4:19} What gets in the way of success?

{4:54} Doing work that is transformational.

{5:38} Gillian's path to personal development.

{10:45} Where 'Emerge' came from.

{11:22} The challenges Gillian has faced along the way.

{13:39} Why the pandemic proved to be a gift.

{13:59} Businesswoman of the Decade - an award dedicated to Gillian's team.

{16:23} Future plans.

{17:04} Taking an effective approach to diversity and inclusion.

{18:32} Emerge's typical client sectors.

{19:11} When awards first appeared on the radar.

{20:16} The personal accomplishment of winning Businesswoman of the Decade.

{20:56} The PR gained from winning the award.

{22:15} Targeting speaking opportunities and Tedx Talks.

{23:09} Gillian's books.

{25:06} The lockdown diary.

{25:21} The Little Book of Scripts.

{26:47} Gillian's words of wisdom.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Gillian: https://emergeuk.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergedevelopmentconsultancy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emerge.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerge-development-consultancy-ltd/

X: https://x.com/EmergeUK

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobJB120

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 life.  

In addition to producing comedy shows and running events, Lynne is a renowned performance coach encouraging people in business and public life to 'Stand Up to Stand Out'. Borrowing techniques from the world of stand-up comedy, Lynne has developed workshops and runs events under the HERlarious brand to improve self-confidence, develop presentation skills and build teams. Her work empowers many women both professionally and personally to have a voice.

Lynne brings her two worlds together in her podcast, HOW TO HAVE FUN AT WORK, with guests from both comedy and business.

 

{1.35} Lynne introduces Funny Women and what it's all about

{6.24} The criteria for Funny Women 

{6.40} The different awards at Funny Women 

{10.34} Being a founder of a not-for-profit company, Lynne talks about the other aspects of her career by hosting workshops and training courses. 

{14.35} 'Stand Up to Stand Out' - the in-person workshop hosted by Lynne to find your funny

{21.51} Needing more humour in business and how Lynne has helped propel careers through her Awards 

{23.20} Lynne talks through her podcast "How to have fun at work" and more detail about what that is about

{24.40} Awards Lynne has entered herself and her experience entering awards

 

Find out more below: 

www.funnywomen.com

www.herlarious.co.uk

 Facebook: @wearefunnywomen

Twitter: @funnywomen @funnywomenlynne

Instagram: @funny_women @funnywomenlynne

LinkedIn personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynneparker/

LinkedIn company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/313141/admin/

Trailblazer Vicky Grammatikopoulou graces our latest episode, sharing her story of success from language teacher to aesthetics entrepreneur. With clinics across London, Essex, and Stuttgart, Vicky has won over 30 prestigious awards, including double gold at the Best Business Women Awards. Her story is one of empowerment, from founding a private language school in Greece to achieving global success. Vicky's commitment to celebrating women's accomplishments shines through as she discusses the transformative power of merit-based recognition.

Establishing a clinic in the aesthetics field is no small feat, especially within the unregulated UK market. Vicky passionately addresses the need for proper qualifications and the challenges faced by medical professionals due to inadequate regulations. This episode brings to light the critical importance of client safety and the call for collective efforts to raise industry standards. Vicky's insights highlight the dedication and resilience required to navigate such a competitive landscape.

From navigating marketing challenges to fostering a community of shared knowledge, Vicky's journey emphasizes the significance of collaboration and open communication. Moving from solo endeavors to building a supportive in-house team, her experience underscores the value of investing in marketing and industry collaboration. By hosting webinars and workshops, Vicky has cultivated a spirit of mutual growth and innovation. Her marketing business is today helping many other aesthetics businesses thrive.

This episode closes with a heartfelt reflection on how passion and creativity drive her mission, proving that true fulfillment is found when work feels like play.

{2:52} Becoming a double award winner twice!

{5:34} Vicky;'s journey to creating an aesthetics business.

{13:32} Opening her first clinic.

{14:45} The crucial role awards played in the business's development.

{15:34} The challenges of an unregulated industry.

{17:46} What people must look for when getting aesthetic treatment.

{20:23} The dangers of using unqualified practitioners.

{22:48} Vicky's awards strategy.

{25:30} Starting a marketing business.

{28:48} Being an expert in the aesthetics industry.

{30:45} Vicky's business advice.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Vicky: https://www.vie-aesthetics.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vie_aesthetics/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vieclinics/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vie-aesthetics-ltd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VieAesthetics/videos

Today I am joined by Carmel Jane Saulbrey, founder of Carmel Jane Photography. Carmel won Most Inspiring Businesswoman at the Best Business Women Awards 2019.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:07} About Carmel Jane Photography and how it all began.

{3:10} What made Carmel enter the Most Inspiring Businesswoman category. 

{5:04} Empowering other women.

{7:23} Top tips for those entering business awards.

{10:47} Why you should enter business awards.

{11:08} Future for Carmel Jane Photography.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Carmel at Carmel Jane Photography

Facebook: @CarmelJanePhotography

Instagram: @CarmelJanePhotography

Coaching with Integrity with Lucienne Shakir is our latest discussion on the Business Awards Show.

Having spent several years working in education, Lucienne saw how students needed help with growing anxiety as pressure to achieve grades mounted. This led her down a path towards coaching where she could make a measurable difference to people's lives.

In 2019 she set up Lucienne Coaching and has not looked back. Now, a major accredited coach, she talks to us about her business and explains her strong views on the state of the coaching industry and why it should be regulated.

Lucienne was a highly impressive winner of the Gold Award for Best Coach at the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards. She tells us why she started entering awards, and how special that award win was to her.

She admits it is challenging running a coaching business and discusses some of the issues she has faced and how she's overcome them.

And when she's not being interviewed on our podcast, she runs her own called That's What She Said.

This is a great episode for any female founders, a particular specialism of Lucienne's, those struggling to develop the right mindset and anyone interested in coaching and personal development. 

 

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 her dream of being a dancer and dance leader. Jen went to mainstream school and whilst there she realised how much she loved to dance and decided that she wanted to become a community dance worker. After leaving school, Jen found herself in the frustrating position of not being able to fulfil her ambition because there was no suitable dance training for a person with a learning disability. After 10 years of unsuccessfully searching for training that was appropriate and inclusive, it became clear that many others were in the same situation. Something needed to change so we took matters into our own hands."

Dance Syndrome has an equal number of learning-disabled and non-disabled company members, and provides inclusive dance and leadership opportunities for people who believe disability need not be a barrier to living life to the full. All dance activity is led and informed by people with learning disabilities. Dance Syndrome activities give people confidence, respect, value and self-belief through our philosophy of ‘anything is possible even though you have a learning disability. 

 

{0.20} What is Dance Syndrome 

{1.28} Sue and Jen talk about the journey of Dance Syndrome 

{4.22} The demand for Dance Syndrome and its growth across the North West 

{5.12} Future expansion across the UK 

{6.01} Different awards Dance Syndrome have won

{8.22} The biggest highlight for Sue and Jen

{9.00} Future Plans for Dance Syndrome 

{13.10} How you can get involved with Dance Syndrome 

{15.01} Dance Syndrome's top tips

 

Find out more here:

 Website: https://dancesyndrome.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DancesyndromeUK/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dancesyndromeuk/

Scaling Tutor Businesses with Helen Dickman is the latest episode of the Business Awards Show.
 
Helen was a Silver Award Winner in the Best New Business category of the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards.
 
Helen studied English at university and, almost inevitably, became a teacher and then an educational consultant. In 2018, she became a private tutor, experiencing the ups and downs of being self-employed in the education sector.
 
Having developed a clear understanding of what makes a strong tutoring business, Helen set up her own business, Love Mondays Club, in 2021. She aimed to help busy female business owners create profitable online businesses without having to sacrifice all of their time. 
 
Helen has also started the Love Mondays Club podcast to grow her profile, telling us what she covers and why she enjoys this so much.
 
Helen has started entering awards over the last year and has had some success. She discusses the benefits of completing awards entries and how winning has raised the awareness of her business.
 
She continues to develop her training platform while planning to travel around Europe before a potential move to Europe.
 
This episode is perfect for anyone in the early stages of establishing their business. It is a must-listen for any tutor or trainer wanting to grow their client list.

 

Today I am joined by Premila Puri, Founder of the charity Be Kind Movement, an organisation that provides training in emotional intelligence and kindness for children across the country. Premila won the Charity Champion Award at the 2021 Best Businesswomen Awards against some tough competition.

 

 

{1:45} What inspired Premila to create Be Kind Movement

 

{3:35} The work of Be Kind Movement

 

{8:11} How Premila combines her charity work and filmmaking

 

{11:43} Why Premila entered the Best Businesswomen Awards and what her experience was like

 

{14:42} How Premila recruits volunteers

 

{17:11} Premila’s Be Kind Movement Goals

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Premila at Be Kind Movement

Facebook: @bekindmovement

Twitter: @bekindmovement1

You Tube: Be Kind Movement

LinkedIn: Be Kind Movement

Instagram: @bekindmovementuk

We've had a lot of interest in the business awards this year but lots of them are missing evidence in their applications so I invited Denise O'Leary, Author of 'Winner - How to Win Business Awards' along to the podcast to talk to us about the topic of evidence.

 

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:02} The first thing Denise thinks about when entering an award herself

{3:35} What must you include in a business award application

{7:39} How not to over evidence!

{9:41} Recency has value with evidence

{15:35} Knowing your strengths as a business

{20:18} How to include staff opinions in your evidence

{22:30} The evidence you collate and prepare can help you in your business

{23:07} Remember the judges are human beings!

{25:49} Treat every award entry like a bespoke marketing campaign

 

Connect with Debbie:

thebusinessawardsshow.com

Today I am joined by Kate Ball, Owner of Mini First Aid, an award winning first aid franchise providing first aid classes for all members of the family. Kate was the winner of the Most Inspiring Businesswomen at the 2021 Best Businesswomen Awards.

 

{2.04} The inspiration behind Mini First Aid and when it started

{4.35} When did Kate start franchising?

{7.10} The inside track on Dragons Den.

{10.55} The first awards that Kate entered

{16.09} How awards have benefitted Mini First Aid

{18.10} Kate’s greatest challenges and how she overcame them

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Kate at Mini First Aid

Twitter: @minifirstaiduk

Facebook: @minifirstaid

Instagram: @minifirstaid

 

Today my guest Is Ronia Fraser, an internationally renowned Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach. Ronia is a Best Businesswomen Awards Silver Award Winner and has won other prestigious awards as her coaching business has grown.

Find out how Ronia's own significant personal challenges led her to train as a coach in this very specific and sadly growing field. As a result she became an internationally certified trauma recovery coach and a clinical hypnotherapist. Consequently, she is able to help a wide variety of people who have suffered this very specific form of abuse.

In our interview, Ronia tells us about her journey from working in the music business in California, to becoming an abuse recovery coach. This led her to set up her own business and winning multiple awards. Ronia's experience has helped her follow a successful awards strategy, enjoying the beneficial impact winning can have. By listening to this interview, you too could create an effective plan for awards success.

This is an insightful discussion, a great example of somebody who has overcome adversity to turn a great challenge into a huge positive. Listen today and get inspired!

{1:12} What is Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coaching?

 

{1:52} Ronia's journey to becoming a coach

 

{7:05} Why do clients come to Ronia?

 

{9:31} How clients find Ronia

 

{10:29} Why Ronia started entering awards

 

{13:52} Ronia's awards success story

 

{17:54} What media exposure did awards bring?

 

{20:25} Ronia's plans for 2022 and the future

 

Connect with Debbie at:

www.thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Ronia at:

Website: www.roniafraser.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocknrollcoachroni

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rocknrollcoachroni

 

In this episode of the Business Awards Show, Kelly Tucker, the founder of HR Star, provides a fascinating overview of HR consultancy and constantly evolving employment legislation.

Kelly was recently a Gold Award winner for Best Businesswoman in Business Services at the Best Businesswomen Awards. Kelly's journey into the world of HR is both inspiring and relatable, as she shares her experiences from her early career to establishing her own consultancy.

Kelly candidly discusses her path from being made redundant at a young age to finding her passion in human resources. After starting her career in a local charity's HR team, she quickly climbed the ranks to become an HR manager. However, her journey took a turn during maternity leave, leading her to realize the importance of creating a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.

Kelly's decision to enter the Best Businesswomen Awards marked a significant milestone, as it was not only her first award entry but also her first win. She reflected on her initial hesitations about entering awards, driven by a mix of imposter syndrome and the challenges of running a business. However, the recognition she received has motivated her to incorporate awards into her marketing strategy moving forward.

During our conversation, we delved into the critical role HR plays in helping businesses avoid legal pitfalls and create a thriving workplace culture. Kelly emphasized the importance of a proactive approach to HR, highlighting the four key areas of employee experience: clarity, compliance, connection, and culture. She provided valuable insights for business owners, especially those hiring their first employees, on how to establish a solid foundation for their teams.

Kelly expands on employment law, including recent changes that place more responsibility on employers to address issues like sexual harassment in the workplace. Kelly shares her commitment to keeping her clients informed about these changes and the importance of training and proactive measures to foster a safe and inclusive work environment.

Finally, Kelly expresses her excitement for the future of HR Star, including plans for growth and celebrating the company's upcoming 10th anniversary. Her passion for her work and dedication to helping businesses succeed through effective HR practices truly shine through.

Join us for this insightful episode filled with practical advice, inspiring stories, and a deep dive into the world of human resources. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, Kelly's expertise and enthusiasm will leave you motivated to enhance your own workplace culture.

 

{1:22} Kelly's journey to becoming an entrepreneur.

{4:40} The catalyst that started HR Star.

{5:35} Why it took so long for Kelly to enter awards.

{7:13} How it felt to win her first award.

{8:30} Building awards into the HR Star marketing strategy.

{9:55} How HR consultancies help their clients.

{13:42} Common employer issues.

{16:04} The vital need for robust compliance in HR.

{16:58} Keeping clients updated about employment legislation.

{19:01} Delivering a sexual harassment policy.

{20:28} Does employment legislation create too heavy a burden on employers?

{21:38} Providing a Founder to Founder service.

{22:13} Celebrating HR Star's 10th anniversary.

{22:42} Future plans.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Kelly: https://hr-star.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrstar_chelt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRStarChelt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-star/

 

 

Today I'm joined by Jo Bates, the founder of Thumsie Limited. Jo won the Best Consumer and Retail category in 2019 but was also a finalist in 2017 and 2018. We talk about how winning business awards has led to Thumsie receiving industry recognition for her innovative children’s products.

 

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:14} How Thumsie Limited came about

{2:48} The problems that thumb and finger sucking can cause

{6:21} Why Jo started to enter business awards

{10:25} Winning the Best Innovation category in the Dental Awards and getting Oral Health Foundation approved

{12:06} Getting press for winning awards

{14:31} The future for Thumsie

{16:42} Jo's advice on entering business awards

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

Connect with Jo at: https://thumbsie.co.uk/

Today I am Joined by Fiona Minett from Boss Your PR a silver winner at the Best Business Women Awards for Marketing and PR.

 

{1.32} How Fiona started working in PR.

{4.45} How Fiona grew her business and what Boss Your PR does.

{8.02} What made Fiona want to enter awards.

{13.10} What makes journalists want to talk about award winners.

{15.42} How awards can boost your business.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Fiona Minett at Boss Your PR

Twitter: @bossyourpr

LinkedIn: Fiona Minett

Facebook: @bossyourpr

Instagram: @Bossyourpr

 

 

The Client Attraction Coach with Henriette Danel is another fascinating episode of the Business Awards Show, revealing a host of tips about attracting new clients, the benefits of entering awards, and the benefits of working with a coach.

Henriette set up Henriette Danel Coaching six years ago and has gone from strength to strength, helping service-based businesses attract more customers.

She is also a public speaker, about to deliver her first Tedx talk, and a co-author of the best-selling Fab Collab. She has also set up The Entrepreneurs Success podcast.

Henriette was a Silver Award winner in the Best Coach category at the 2022 Best Businesswomen Awards and won a Prestige Award for the London and South-East England region.

Hear more about her plans to grow the business, and how she is leading the way in coaching in the UK by launching her app.

This episode is ideal for anyone wanting help to improve client acquisition, to understand how they could benefit from coaching, and why an award application can be a great tool to learn about your business.

 

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 talks about owning The Athena Network in London and what they do

{10.31} Maggie shares her thoughts on the judging at the 2022 Best Businesswoman Awards 

{12.58} What stands out in award entries

{18.14} How to improve award entries

{20.10} Maggie talks about what she likes to see in award entries

{22.09} The added benefits of reaching the final of an award show

{25.19} Maggie's top business tips for struggling businesses 

 

Connect with Maggie:

Website: https://www.maggiesarfo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesarfo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-sarfo

 

This is about sharing your story with our judges, the triumphs, the challenges, and the achievements.

Find out more about the awards at

— https://www.bestbusinesswomenawards.com

--How to enter

https://www.bestbusinesswomenawards.com/about-the-awards/

 

 

 

Today I am joined by Louise Baldock from Wealth Ideas - Silver winner in financial services in the Best Business Women Awards 2021

 

{1.20} Where did Wealth Ideas begin?

{2.40} What challenges has Louise faced around her business.

{5.30} What made Louise want to apply for awards?

{8.11} What did Louise gain from attending awards?

{12.09} Louise’s business advice.

{13.25} What’s next for Louise and Wealth Ideas.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Louise Baldock at Wealth Ideas

Twitter: Wealth Ideas Ltd

LinkedIn: Wealth Ideas Limited

Instagram: Wealth Ideas Ltd

 

Today I am joined by Camille Pierson, founder of The Float Spa in Hove. Camille was the Gold Winner for the Health and Wellness category at the Best Business Women Awards 2020.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:09} About Camille and her business; The Float Spa.

{1:58} Camille’s background and how her business came to be.

{8:30} Thought process behind entering awards as The Float Spa grows.

{9:38} Corporate Social Responsibility and making change for the good.

{11:47} Journey with entering business awards.

{15:52} Advice for those entering awards.

{17:12} Future for The Float Spa.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show. 

Connect with Camille at The Float Spa

Twitter: @FloatSpa

Facebook: @thefloatspa

Instagram: @floatspahove

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} Inventing the product and the journey of taking it to market 

{3.38} Developing the brand and creating a spice range

{3.58} Marketing tactics Veebha has used for mySpike 

{6.10} How Veebha juggles being a mum of 2 alongside her business

{7.10} Entering awards and Veebha's thought process behind that

{10.03} Working with PR agencies after winning Best Product at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2022

{10.44} Veebha shares some great advice for anyone struggling in the product business

{12.01} Sharing recipes across mySpike's social media

{12.44} Veebha's favourite mySpike recipe 

{13.04} Seeing customers being creative with their own mySpike creations 

{13.32} Future goals for mySpike 

 

You can find out more about mySpike below - 

Website: https://myspike.co.uk/pages/story

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_myspike/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myspike

Kath Reynolds is the founder of Balance Recruitment an independent, multi-award winning Legal Finance recruitment consultancy, exclusively within the legal sector, with a UK & international client base. Based in London, Balance is the ‘go-to’ firm for the Legal accounts space in the city. Kath and her business have won 17 awards, and in this interview we discuss her business journey, and why awards have been so important in her business.

{1.36} Kath introduces her business called Balance, and the origins of its inception 

{4.20} Kath talks about how the pandemic affected her business and rebuilding 

{5.13} Kath mentions her thought process behind business awards for the recruitment industry

{6.57} How business awards can strengthen new business pitching

{9.29} Where the name Balance recruitment came from 

{11.38} Kath shares her passion for CSR (Corporate social responsibility) 

{13.00} Are employers cutting back on recruitment at the moment? 

{15.50} Advice for any type of business to see them through the tricky times 

{18.06} Plans for Balance in 2023 

{20.07} Entering more awards next year 

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You can contact Balance recruitment via-

Website Balance Recruitment - https://www.balancerecruitment.com/

LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/bala...

Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/BalanceRecru...

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/balancerecr...

{2:45} Wendy's jouirney to becoming a photographer.

{3:12} Pro-spotters and how Wendy became one.

{3:57} COVID and a change of direction.

{6:18} When awards came on Wendy's radar.

{7:21} Wendy's new project - The Female 5 Million.

{9:48} Planned exhibitions for 2025.

{11:37} Wendy's views on branding.

{13:47} How Wendy photographs her clients.

{14:56} Acquiring clients.

{15:22} Attending the BBWA Gala Final.

{16:46} Getting an appetite for awards.

{17:33} Making awards part of business strategy.

{19:39} Wendy's lessons after two years in business.

{21:29} FSB and their support of small businesses.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Wendy: https://www.wo0.co.uk/biz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wo0photography

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wo0.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wo0photography/

Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/wo0photography/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wo0photography

Female 5 Million: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wo0photography/working-title-female-five-million

Today I am joined by Hela Wozniak-Kay, Co-Founder of Sister Snog. Hela with her business partner Annie Brooks won the Best Networker Award 2019 at the Best Business Women Awards, they now sponsor the Most Inspiring Businesswoman category at the awards.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:37} Setting up Sister Snog, the history behind it and what the company does.

{5:13} What makes Hela a great Connectress

{7:52} The Sister Snog event experience.

{12:41} Why Sister Snog entered the Best Business Women Awards.

{14:48} What makes an Inspiring Businesswoman from the category sponsor.

{19:20} The impact of winning the award for  Sister Snog.

{23:56} Advice for those thinking of entering.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Hela at Sister Snog

Twitter: @SisterSnog

Facebook: @SisterSnog 

Instagram: @sistersnog

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 seen significant growth throughout 2022 and enjoys sharing how she lived by her outsourcing values to get there.

Caroline and her tips have been featured in the Metro, Daily Mail, Grazia, Stylist, Waitrose Magazine and The Guardian. Caroline Marshall believes anyone can achieve success when they have the right support in all areas of their life and business. 

Outsourcing administration doesn’t have to be a luxury; it can be a way of life. Working with Upsource will help you to focus on what really matters to you, clear those big goals and work towards your dreams. They can take you by the hand if you need it or just work alongside you to understand the best way we can empower you to achieve success.

 

{1.34} Caroline shares her background, why she decided to create her business 'Upsource' and balancing work and motherhood. 

{3.20} The services that Upsource offers

{4.04} Why Caroline started entering into business awards 

{5.36} Caroline talks about her first business award win 'The Newcomer Award'

{7.21} Winning awards and becoming a judge for future awards 

{9.20} Caroline shares some business tips and how she has overcome adversity 

{10.47} Business training and support Caroline has undertaken to help her grow Upsource whilst also being a mother

{12.16} Business networking and the positive impact this has had on Caroline's business

{13.03} Future plans for Upsource

{14.00} Discussing podcasts and The Business Awards Show 

 

You can find out more here -

WEBSITE : https://weareupsource.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinep...

Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareupsource

{2:12} Rachel's path to starting her own business.

{6:41} How impact can be measured.

{10:43} Taking a deep dive into the client's mindset.

{16:06} Entering the Colden Peacock Awards.

{19:51} Winning two Best Businesswomen Awards in 2024.

{23:06} The impact of awards on Rachel's business.

{26:37} Rachel's words of wisdom.

{29:52} Plans for 2025.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Rachel Dunford: https://racheldunfordconsulting.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimpactspecialist/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theimpactspecialist/

 

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 company delivering projects in the UK, Europe, South Africa, North America and the Middle East.

In 2013 David founded Simboc Limited, a business consultancy and management company providing bespoke services to other organisations. Motivated by his passion for seeing others reach their potential, David greatly enjoys mentoring and coaching others to help them realise their dreams and business goals.

 

{1.42} David introduces his business journey and how he created the pathway for SIMBOC

{3.20} What is SIMBOC

{3.50} What sectors SIMBOC works with 

{5.15} David talks about being a member of the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses)

{8.15} Some of the best things David has seen in an award entry 

{9.42} Tips for showcasing evidence when it comes to award entries 

{11.59} What to avoid in award entries 

{12.50} Entering more than one award and how it can be a good marketing tool 

{15.20} David gives advice for businesses to help manoeuvre them through the current economic climate 

{18.47} What is Chatbox TV?

 

David is a judge for The Best Businesswomen Awards and The FSB Awards and in this interview shares his thoughts on judging awards.

For more information about David and Simboc

Website: https://simboc.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simboc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simboc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/simbocLtd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simbocgroup/

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 leadership, as he has expanded the breadth of services offered to SMEs and larger customers. This year he is launching a cutting-edge new business services platform, VaVaVoom. His aim is to help entrepreneurs and employees work seamlessly in any remote location without worrying about security or file manaagement.

As one of our most experienced judges, Darrin's insights into how to produce the best awards entries is a must listen. He has also been a sponsor for seven years and explains why he is so passionate about the Best Businesswomen Awards.

Darrin has had his own successes in business awards, explaining why being a judge inspired him to go on his own journey.

This episode will also give you some valuable insights into the world of cyber-security and why it is so important for SMEs. It really isn't only large organisations who are targeted by cybercriminals.

This is a fascinating discussion for anyone thinking of entering any business awards, or who runs their own business and needs advice about cyber-security.

{1.47} Darrin tells The Technologies Group story

{2.31} The TG client profile and the service they provide

{3.11} The launch of VaVaVoom - a new platform for a new way of working

{4.20} The launch of this exciting new platform

{5.31} What gets Darrin's interest in awards entries?

{6.21} How to increase your entry's rating

{7.33} How to make entries clear and impactful

{10.10} Why Darrin sponsors the Best Businesswomen Awards

{11.29} Darrin's own awards journey

{13.08} Darrin's biggest challenges

{15.38} Why cyber-security is so important for small businesses

{17.21} Darrin's goals for 2023

{18.09} Physical v virtual award ceremonies

You can find out more here -

WEBSITE : https://thetechnologiesgroup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ttgrp/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tt_grp

 

{1:45} Leah's journey to creating Enablists.

{5:03} When awards appeared on the radar.

{5:54} Leah's perspective as a judge.

{7:12} What drives Leah in her business.

{8:38} Leah's most formidable business challenges.

{10:15} The support Leah received to set up Enablists.

{12:35} Leah's future plans.

{13:43} Enablists target industries - especially the NHS.

{16:00} How Leah acquires clients.

{17:43} Winning a UK Startup Award.

{18:09} Winning Silver at the Best Businesswomen Awards.

{18:24} Maximising Award wins.

{18:54} Do awards generate new business?

{19:33} Becoming an awards judge.

{20:44} Awards as a networking opportunity.

{21:27} Leah's plans for speaking opportunities.

{22:23} Leah's advice to new business owners.

{24:15} Working with Enablists as a startup.

 

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Leah: https://enablists.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092285088099

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enablists/?originalSubdomain=uk

 

Catering for Under-5s is the latest installment of the Business Awards Show.

Kerrie and Maddy founded the multi-award-winning TOTFest six years ago, an all-inclusive festival entirely for under-5s. So successful have the pair been, it has grown to become the largest under-5 festival in the UK.

TOTFest now visits five locations in the UK with plans to further expand in the coming years. The pair explain how they came up with the idea, the challenges of working as a partnership, and their plans for the future.

COVID caused massive disruption in their business, and Kerrie and Maddy tell us how they navigated a hugely challenging eighteen months and what it took to get the business going again.

They have won numerous awards in recent years including a silver in the Best Creative Business category at the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards. The pair use awards as a key part of their strategy, explaining what their success has done for their business. 

This is a great episode for any entrepreneurs working in partnerships, dealing with adversity, and what it takes to put on immersive events. They have a unique customer-base in the under-5 market, so anyone in a similar situation will take great inspiration from their business growth.

 

Discover how to transform adversity into triumph as we chat with Beverley Densham, a renowned Mindfulness Pilates teacher and author of 26 years based in Dorset. She graduated  from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sports Science and had a successful Pilates Studio in Hertfordshire for 16 years, relocating to Dorset by the sea: her happy place. 

She now teaches Mindfulness Pilates at her zoom studio with meditation, mindset, journalling & positive affirmations. Helping reduce back pain to feel good & to be stronger in body & mind.  

She is host of the Mindfulness Pilates podcast & also teaches stress management workshops and programmes for lawyers, law firms, corporate, teachers and schools.  Her latest books are the Stress to Calm series: Stress to Calm in 7 minutes for Lawyers, Stress to Calm in 7 minutes for Nurses and Stress to Calm in 7 minutes for Teachers.

Beverley opens up about her incredible journey from recovering from a catastrophic road accident in Australia to becoming the first qualified Pilates instructor in Hertfordshire. Her story is one of resilience and dedication, shedding light on how she embraced Pilates during her rehabilitation and turned it into a thriving business that now spans both in-person and online platforms.

Learn the secrets behind Beverley's successful transition to online Pilates classes, where she emphasizes the critical importance of proper alignment and safety. We discuss how mindfulness is seamlessly woven into Pilates, which led Beverley to rebrand her practice as "Mindfulness Pilates." Listen as she shares her experience integrating stress management techniques, benefiting a diverse clientele, and outlines the positive impact her methods have had on well-being and productivity.

Gain practical, actionable tips for maintaining well-being as a busy professional, straight from Beverley’s repertoire. From avoiding poor posture and incorporating simple breathing exercises to improving sleep hygiene, Beverley offers a treasure trove of advice designed to help you find balance and enhance your overall health. We also dive into her accomplishments and personal milestones, including the creation of "Happy Kids Cards" and the significance of awards in raising awareness of her work. This episode is packed with inspiring stories and practical insights for anyone looking to boost their mental and physical well-being while excelling in business.

{1:59} Bev's recovery from a major road traffic accident.

{4:05} Training in Pilates.

{5:55} Pilates for back issues.

{8:39} The Pilates code of conduct.

{9:41} How Bev delivers Pilates classes over Zoom.

{10:31} Combining mindfulness and Pilates.

{14:25} Managing overwhelm.

{15:15} The Mindfulness Pilates Podcast.

{19:03} Entering the Janey Loves Platinum Awards.

{21:24} The answers needed for entering the awards.

{22:18} The Awards Event.

{23:31} Starting over after many challenges.

{24:12} Happy Kids Cards.

{27:45} Bev's tips for stressed entrepreneurs.

{30:04} Developing better sleep.

 

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Bev: Www.mindfulnesspilates.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beverley_densham/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pilateswithbeverley/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM1XI06JFrhoNFYu9vDlODw

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverley-densham/

The Mindfulness Pilates Podcast: https://www.pilatestofeelgood.com/podcasts-1/building-good-habits-of-consistency-and-accountability-to-a-better-happier-and-healthier-life-with-sally-pritchard

 

 

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% of the public as being in the top three.

Through her cookery classes, her business unravels and helps customers to understand the mysteries of Indian Cuisine, including the proportion of ingredients used, the layering of spices and why you need a keen sense of smell!

Sharmini Thomas, originally from Kerala, is a York-based Cookery Tutor who began conducting Indian Cooking Courses through the City of York’s Adult Education over 20 years ago. In the year 2008, she decided to take the reins and start her own cookery school, which led to the conception of Sharmini’s Inspirational Indian Cuisine.

 

 

{1.51} Sharmini begins by talking about when she began cooking and how she began her business

{3.13} How Sharmini developed her reputation and skills as an elite cookery tutor 

{3.47} We talk about recipes and how Sharmini created her style

{4.46} The format for Sharmini's cooking classes; how to book, what you'll learn etc 

{7.57} Awards: When and why Sharmini started to enter and the benefits

{9.17} Entering the Best Businesswoman Awards 2022 and how Sharmini found out about it 

{9.50} The big bonuses of entering awards for her business

{11.06} Sharmini talks about expanding her business, selling her 19 spices range and recipe book online 

{12.17} Challenges Sharmini has had to overcome in business 

{13.30} Different awards Sharmini has entered 

{14.40} Earning the title of “The Curry Queen” and the positive publicity

{15.38} Sharmini gives out her best business tips to keep you motivated! 

{16.35} How showcasing reviews can have an amazing reaction to your business 

(17.15} Future plans for Sharmini's Indian Cuisine

 

 

You can find out more here

WEBSITE: https://cookery.sharmini.co.uk/

Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/SharminisIndianCuisine/

You Tube : https://www.youtube.com/user/SharminiCookery

Today I am interviewing Olivia Marocco from Brand You Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine dedicated towards female entrepreneurs. 

The magazine is the brainchild of multi-business owner, Olivia. While dividing her home between the U.K. and France, wanderlust has taken her around the globe, making a name for herself as a sought-after talent and creative lifestyle photographer in the luxury destination wedding market and the world of international corporate events of all genres.

{1.22} Olivia shares her business journey and where she is at now

{2.18} Olivia breaks down the content featured in Brand You Magazine

{4.15} Olivia talks about being a judge on the judging panel

{4.45} Experience as a new judge 

{6.15} Tips regarding what to include in award entries 

{8.22} Awards Olivia has entered this year 

{9.47} The advantages of having a business award 

{11.11} PR tips once you’ve won an award and getting published 

{11.50} Olivia talks about the next edition of Brand You Magazine 

{13.03} Getting noticed - compelling messages to publications 

{13.47} Applying for a feature in Brand You Magazine 

{14.40} Business tips from Olivia 

{15.39} Future plans for Brand You Magazine 

{16.40} Buying or subscribing to the magazine 

 

Connect with Debbie at:

https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

Subscribe to Brand You Magazine: 

https://brandyoumagazine.co.uk/subscribe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandyoumagazinedigital

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandyou_magazine/

Today I am joined by Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour who is an executive coach, and her business is High Definition You an award winning business, winner of Best Coach at the Best Business Women Awards.

{1.35} What made Gitanjali want to set up the business? What Inspired her to be a coach?

{4.02} About the courses Gitanjali did?

{6.57} Where is High Definition You going? What’s the next steps?

{10.07} Thought process around entering awards.

{18.12} Advice for business owners.

{20.08} Advice around entering awards.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Gitanjali at High Definition You

Twitter: @Highdefyou

LinkedIn: @Highdefinitionyou

Facebook: @Highdefinitionyou

In this episode, I'm joined by Davina Steel who won our Best New Business category in 2019.

After having cancer Davina developed an intolerance to Gluten which led to her starting her baking business Davina Steel which is now available in Co-op and Waitrose.

 

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{4:08} Getting products into supermarkets and delis

(5:11} Why Davina decided to enter awards for her business

{6:41} The impact that winning awards has had on Davina's business

{7:37} Trading through a pandemic as a new business

{8:26} How the business will develop over the next few years

{9:46} Davina's advice on entering business awards

{11:04} How including projections in your awards entries can help you to stand out

{12:59} How entering business awards can shine a light on what is and isn't working in your business.

 

Connect with Debbie at https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

Connect with Davina at https://www.davinasteel.com/

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 business journey and becoming the founder of Choose to Grow L&D Ltd 

{4.32} Emma mentions the industries and clients her business works with

{5.10} Emma gives examples of what she would do with a business

{6.14} Emma highlights some weaknesses in businesses that she comes across more regularly 

{7.42} How Emma dealt with the pandemic and its effects on business 

{9.30} Where Emma finds her business leads and how that has changed 

{10.20} Why Emma thought awards would be a good pathway for her business 

{13.15} Post-award benefits 

{18.15} Emma gives a couple of great tips for entrepreneurs to take away 

{20.10} Advice for struggling businesses 

{21.20} Choose to Grow future 12-month plan

 

You can find out more about Emma below:

Website : https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/choose-to-grow/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFxc7vmyOx7bPgtyyZKZ5Q

 

Connect with Debbie:

We love to connect and share success on social media — Check out our channels below:

Twitter : https://twitter.com/bbwomenawards

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/bestbusinesswomenawards

Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/bestbusinesswomenawards

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-business-women-awards 

 

Today I am joined by Justine Perry, managing director of Cariad Marketing, as well as awards judge and sponsor for the Best Business Women Awards.

{1:10} About Cariad Marketing and its history.

{2:21} Number of staff at Cariad Marketing.

{3:45} Why awards are so important to Justine and Cariad.

{7:46} Any awards Justine is particularly proud of?

{9:19} Why did Justine become an award sponsor and judge?

{11:02} When judging entries what wow’s Justine.

{12:34} What advice would Justine give to those entering awards.

{15:32} Final words from Justine.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show. 

Connect with Justine at Cariad Marketing. 

Facebook: @CariadMarketing 

Twitter: @CariadMarketing

Instagram: @cariadmarketing

Today I am joined by Sarah Ellis, founder of Tic Box Productions. Sarah won Charity Champion 2019 at the Best Business Women Awards.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:07} About Tic Box Productions and what the company do.

{6:48} Sarah’s background before Tic Box.

{11:42} Hyper Fusion Theatre.

{12:21} Issue-based plays.

{14:57} The Shhhh experience.

{21:38} Why Sarah entered the Best Business Women Awards.

{27:00} Working with young people.

{30:30} Final words for those looking to enter Charity Champion.

 

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Sarah at Tic Box Productions

Twitter: @box_tic

Facebook: @TICBoxProductions 

Instagram: @ticboxproductions

Ever wondered if hiring an award writer is actually cheating? Join us as we unravel this common misconception in The Award Writer with Lucinda White from Pure Awards, who brings nearly two decades of invaluable experience to the table. Lucinda, with her rich background in fundraising, event management, and specialized award writing, makes a compelling case for why external expertise can be a game-changer for businesses aspiring to stand out in the competitive awards landscape. We discuss the importance of effectively communicating your achievements to judges and how an expert can help you overcome the challenge of self-articulation.

In this episode, we also shine a spotlight on the complexities surrounding awards for women in business, using the "I Also" campaign by F:Entrepreneur as a key example. Lucinda offers strategic advice on selecting the right awards, emphasizing less competitive categories and the nuanced nature of judging. We delve into the essentials of crafting robust award entries and the frustrations of incomplete submissions. Alongside these insights, Lucinda imparts broader business wisdom on persistence, setting goals, and maintaining integrity. Tune in for a treasure trove of tips to elevate your journey to award-winning success!

 

The Value of SEO with Silvia Del Corso is another episode of the Business Awards Show providing essential insights to business owners.

Silvia came to Britain from Italy in 2016 and set up her SEO business, PinkSEO, a year later. Since then she has grown her company significantly, now emplying a team of seven, and winning awards for her efforts.

She won two silver awards at the 2023 Best Businesswomen Awards for Marketing and PR and Customer Service and has been highly commended at the West London Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and the 2024 West London Business Awards.

In our discussion, Silvia gives advice on the basics of SEO, how she built her business, and the way awards have impacted her business. She also explains that winning, or even being nominated for awards, can have a material effect on your website's SEO.

She has some excellent advice for small business owners, having learnt a lot from running a business that focuses on one thing only. She also tells us how creating a network of referral partners makes all the difference to her business.

For anyone unsure or lacking understanding of SEO, this episode will shine a light on what is seen as a 'dark art'. Silvia is highly engaging, and will offer practical advice to any business owner in any sector.

 

Today I am joined by awards judge Roma Bhowmick founder of Business 360 Ltd. Roma has been a judge for the Best Business Women Awards since it started in 2015. 

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:40} Roma’s career journey.

{4:33} What she loves about judging the awards

{5:30} What Roma is looking for as a judge.

{6:54} What irritates Roma when judging an entry.

{10:30} Final comments from Roma.

Connect with Debbie at The Business Awards Show

Connect with Roma at Business 360 Ltd