New Business of the Year
THIS is for the business which has been operating for less than a year and can show imagination, sound planning, exceptional marketing and great delivery.
We want to hear about the concept for the business, how it was devised, and what market research was undertaken.
How was the business plan put together? What are the main objectives? What advisers were recruited to help with budgeting and professional matters?
Your submission might include your sales and marketing plans and how IT has been embraced.
We would like to know what the management structure of the company is and what projections there are for growth and employment opportunities.
Last year’s winners were Edward Street Bakery (pictured above), a Saltaire-based business run by owner Lisa Fraser.
With a friendly, uplifting vibe, this craft bakery supplies establishments throughout the area, takes stalls at local food markets and runs pop-ups from time to time selling directly to loyal customers.
The company regularly gives back to the community by supporting charity events, most recently Bliss’s work at Airedale General Hospital’s neonatal unit.
Don’t let its diminutive size fool you, however, as the bakery has already gathered a faithful following.
Founded in 2003, the BIST Group is an IT Reseller and Technology Provider offering hardware and software solutions for Private, Education and Public Sector clients nationally.
BIST offer clients an extensive portfolio of products, services and solutions from IT Hardware and Infrastructure, Software and Licensing, Cloud Services, Audio Visual Solutions, Internet Connectivity and Telecoms as well as Office Supplies.
Recognising that every customer is different, BIST prides itself on working closely with customers to understand their exact requirements and find this simple approach has led to today’s success for BIST and more importantly, customer satisfaction.
BIST is an accredited partner for all the major technology brands such as Microsoft, Dell, HP, Lenovo and many more.
Further information: www.bist.co.uk Tel: 01274 518700