by lesley | Jan 27, 2020 | Awards
If you’re planning to enter for a business award you’re almost certainly going to be asked to complete a comprehensive entry form. This is your first chance to make an impression – so make sure it’s a good one. Award entries vary enormously from a short ‘pitch’...
by lesley | Oct 7, 2019 | Awards
I used to belong to the Institute of Management (now the Chartered Management Institute) and one of our branch meetings took place in a brewery. That may seem a stretch for a management group, but actually the brewery in question had recently won a business award and...
by lesley | Jun 17, 2019 | Awards
If you’ve entered for an award, you’ll keep your fingers crossed until the short list is announced. If you’re on it you’ll almost certainly want to celebrate – that’s a real achievement. But what happens when you attend the awards presentation? Are you ready...
by lesley | Feb 25, 2019 | Awards
Getting nominated for an award’s short list is good for the ego, but is it good for business? Some companies enter awards as part of their marketing strategy and a successful award presentation can give you a real edge – as long as you leverage it well. Getting...
by lesley | Nov 5, 2018 | Awards
It’s always good to receive an award. When you’ve worked long hours and kept going, seeing your efforts acknowledged brings a welcome glow – and is a great motivator for your team. But some awards aren’t really awards. Most local awards are free to enter, but some...
