THE INCA CARING ACCOUNTINGSMALL BUSINESSOF THE YEAR AWARD

With 86 per cent of all Vale businesses classified as zero or micro class, small businesses are vital to the local economy.So, if you’re an owner run retailer, small design firm, pub, boat hire business or anything in between – this is the award for you!

The Inca Caring Accounting Small Business of the Year Award is open to any business that employs between one and 25 staff. This includes the business owner, where the owner works within the business.

THE JUDGES WILL BE LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE OF:

  • How you promote your business
  • Reason the business is located in the Vale
  • The potential for future growth in years ahead
  • The stand-out quality that makes your business a potential award winner

General Business Information

Business Name:
Company No: (if applicable)
Business Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Web address:
Date Trading Started:

Contact Information

Contact Name:
Position:
Telephone:
Email:

Head Office

Do you trade from Vale of White Horse?
Is the address above your main or trading office?
Do you report to an external / other Head Office?
If you do report to an external head office please give details below

Brief description of your business – include an outline of product and services

Does the organisation have a documented business development plan that it is following and modifying?
How does the business take advantage of being small?
Being a small business, how do you promote yourself to potential customers?
Is there potential to grow the business in future years? How will this be achieved?
What do you believe stands out about your business that makes you a potential award winner?

What is the attraction of the business being based in Vale of White Horse?

Additional Comments to support your application

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

  • Please complete electronically, save in pdf, Word .doc or .docx format and submit
    via email:
  • Full applications will only be accepted if received before midnight on Thursday 1 February 2018
  • Judges will review entry forms upon receipt. All entrants will be contacted by telephone for an initial discussion. Entrants will be informed as to whether they have been shortlisted or not
  • Finalists will be announced on Friday 2 March 2018
  • Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday 18 May 2018, if you would like to book a place at the Awards Dinner please email us on
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