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The Great British Entrepreneur Awards has been celebrating the stories of exceptional entrepreneurs for over a decade.

The accolades don’t always go to the biggest businesses. We pride ourselves on celebrating incredible stories of passion, tenacity, courage, innovation and disruption from entrepreneurs running businesses of all sizes and at all stages.

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Elite Business Magazine announces the opening of nominations for its prestigious “Elite Business 100 Top SME Business Awards 2024.” The impressive listing celebrates excellence within the SME community and recognises their outstanding achievements.

Businesses across the UK are invited to submit their nominations to be part of this esteemed accolade. The winners will be spotlighted in an official ranking this coming January 2024, with their profiles featured in an annual digital guide reaching audiences nationwide.

In a grand celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, an awards ceremony will be held on 13th March 2024 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London.

Criteria for eligibility includes:

  • A workforce between 2 to 250 members
  • A turnover from £100K to £50M
  • UK-based operation
  • Independent and privately-owned status
  • A trading history of minimum two years
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Emphasis during selection will also be on businesses’ contribution to their community, dedication to employee welfare, commitment to innovation, and their overarching vision and ambition.

Both previously listed SMEs and first-time entrants are encouraged to enter to determine if they have what it takes to become part of the EB100 2024.

The respected judging panel comprises of such names as Piers Linney, esteemed Founder and CEO, Flavilla Fongang, award-winning serial entrepreneur and Simone Roche MBE, Founder Northern Power Women & Power Collective CIC.

Scott English, EB100 Awards Founder & Director said:

“The Elite Business 100 is a fantastic opportunity for SMEs to pat themselves on the back, get formal recognition for the hard work of their founders and teams, plus it is a great opportunity to raise their profile, meet key contacts and become an active part of our community.

“The No.1 winner of the EB100 will also receive a full hospitality package exclusively from our official supporter Club Wembley. This includes a premium private box, with full catering included for the CEO and seven of their senior management team, at an England International at Wembley Stadium.”

The top 100 SMEs will enjoy the ultimate recognition as one of Britain’s brightest SME businesses, widespread publicity, and connections to influential experts.

The top five winners of EB100 2023 are:

  1. Cotswold Fayre, food & drink wholesale distribution
  2. Join Talent, business services
  3. Curious Universe, consumer products
  4. Furniturebox, eCommerce
  5. SoPost Technology, e-sampling

To Apply for eb100 2024, click here

access the full 2023 listing, take a look here

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