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Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

Small or Medium Enterprise of the Year

sponsored by BHP Chartered Accountants

In this category, our panel will be looking for businesses with a turnover of up to £50 million and/or 250 employees or fewer, which show strong financial performance, good staff and customer care, and which demonstrate a real potential for future success.

We will also be looking at what kind of positive impact they have had on the community.

Candidates will need to show evidence of outstanding organisation, excellent financial returns, strong growth and innovative strategies.

Nominations may include details of principal products and services, any obstacles faced and overcome, and strategies for future growth and development.

Tong Garden Centre, which is one of the county's biggest independent garden centres on a 17-acre site near Tong Village, won the Small or Medium Enterprise of the Year Award in 2017.

It was acquired by Mark Farnsworth and Tom Megginson in May 2015 with a mission of re-establishing it as a destination outlet for all the family.

The commitment has been underpinned by an investment of more than £1 million and it saw an increase in turnover of 100 per cent in its first year.

Plants remain the heart of the business but the centre also stocks fashion and accessories, and has a butchery and bakery.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: SPONSOR STRAP

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: BHP Chartered Accountants logo

Barber, Harrison & Platt is one of the largest independent firms of chartered accountants in the north.

Our team of experts are ready to support businesses and individuals in all aspects of finance.

We are committed to providing clients with a service tailored to meet their individual needs through adding value to the traditional compliance services you would normally expect from an accountant.

We employ specialists with years of knowledge and experience in specific areas so we can match our service to your needs.

Our history dates back more than 150 years, but the name Barber, Harrison & Platt (BHP) was created in 1970 when three long-established firms of accountants merged to form a new practice.

Since then the firm has enjoyed strong growth and is now firmly established as one of the region's largest independent chartered accountants.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS

Entries must be received by April 21, 2018.

Please fill in as much of the form as possible to enable the judging panel to get a strong idea of your business, achievements, forecasts, and plans.
Your name:
Your e-mail address:
Your phone number:
Name of Company nominated for Small or Medium Enterprise of the Year:
Company address:
Company website:
Number of employees:
Brief details of the nature of the business:
Turnover:
Financial targets 2016/2017, actual achieved performance, sales figures, cash flow and profit:
Give details about staff training and active recruitment schemes:
How has the business expanded in recent years and what are forecasts for expansion?:
Market research and marketing strategies:
Evidence of customer care, including case studies and testimonials if appropriate:
Is there any community involvement or social responsibility strategy?:
Any other details you think appropriate: