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Glasgow Times
37 minutes ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow entrepreneur shortlisted for a prestigious award
Calvin Bannan, founder of Glasgow-based CB Services Group, has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The awards, often dubbed "The Grammys of Entrepreneurship," highlight the UK's most compelling business narratives. CB Services Group is part of an esteemed list of finalists who collectively employ more than 25,000 people across the UK, and expect to create over 9,000 new jobs in the upcoming year. Read more: STV presenter to host best-selling author's Glasgow book launch This year, more than 800 entrepreneurs have been shortlisted from regions across the UK, commended for their innovation, impact, and resilience. These finalists boast a combined turnover of £2.25 billion and an average business age of six years. Calvin, who is in the running for the Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year award, said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist. "It's an incredible honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK's most exciting and ambitious businesses. "This recognition is a huge testament to the hard work of our team and our mission to raise standards across the facilities management industry by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that truly make a difference for our clients." Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, highlighted the calibre of this year's nominees. He said: "We're so proud to reveal this year's shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries. "The quality of entries gets stronger every year, and it's clear that the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is more alive than ever." Award winners will be revealed at a grand awards ceremony on Monday, November 17 at London's Grosvenor House, with more than 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders expected to attend. The awards are supported by Allica Bank, who aim to champion small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. Read more: Glasgow couriers wanted as Evri boosts delivery team Conrad Ford, chief product and strategy officer at Allica, said: "At Allica, we're consistently inspired by the energy and strength of UK SMEs. "This year's finalists – from early-stage start-ups to established and family businesses – represent a vital force in the British economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a real difference in their communities. "We're proud to support the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the third year in a row, recognising these outstanding business leaders who are not only demonstrating resilience in a challenging business environment but are paving the way for future entrepreneurs to follow."
Scotsman
5 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Julie Begbie, founder of the Happy Business Company named finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Julie Begbie from Penicuik, Midlothian, founder of the Happy Business Company has been named a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the highly competitive AI Entrepreneur of the Year category. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Known as 'The Grammys of Entrepreneurship', the awards celebrate the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK. This year's shortlist includes over 800 entrepreneurs from every nation and region of the UK, all recognised for their innovation, impact and resilience. Past winners include the founders of BrewDog, Grenade, ClearScore, Zilch, and Unbiased, many of whom were recognised early in their entrepreneurial journey by the awards. This year's finalists: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Julie Begbie named finalist in the AI Entrepreneur category in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards Employ over 25,000 people across the UK across the UK Expect to create more than 9,000 new jobs over the next year over the next year Generate a combined turnover of £2.25 billion Represent an average business age of six years Julie Begbie founder of The Happy Business Company said:'I'm beyond thrilled to be named a finalist for AI Entrepreneur of the Year. Being recognised alongside some of the UK's boldest and most brilliant businesses is an honour I don't take lightly. This moment is more than just a milestone — it's a loud-and-clear nod to my mission of making AI less intimidating, more accessible, and actually fun for small business owners. Because tech should empower, not overwhelm.' The Great British Entrepreneur Awards are proudly supported by Allica Bank, a champion of established SMEs across the UK. Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Allica said: "At Allica, we're consistently inspired by the energy and strength of UK SMEs. This year's finalists – from early-stage start-ups to established and family businesses – represent a vital force in the British economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a real difference in their communities. We're proud to support the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the third year in a row, recognising these outstanding business leaders who are not only demonstrating resilience in a challenging business environment but are paving the way for future entrepreneurs to follow." Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, added: 'We're so proud to reveal this year's shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries. The quality of entries gets stronger every year, and it's clear that the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is more alive than ever. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can't wait to watch what this year's cohort achieves next.' Winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony on Monday, November 17, held at London's Grosvenor House, where over 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders will come together to celebrate entrepreneurial success. It is with thanks to national and regional sponsors Allica Bank, ADHD 360, Airwallex, Caudwell Children, Channel Funnels, de Novo Solutions, EliteBusinessLive, FundOnion, Great Influence, Join Talent, Mettryx, Quidos, Randal Charitable Foundation, ScoreApp, UBS Wealth Management and Vestd that the Great British Entrepreneur Awards has been able to celebrate the very best of Great British entrepreneurs for 13 years.
Finextra
02-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Allica chooses Lendscape for asset finance operations
Challenger bank Allica has selected Lendscape, the leading provider of commercial lending technology, as the core platform for its asset finance operations. 0 Following a year of exceptional growth, Allica - the only bank built for established SMEs and Europe's fastest-growing fintech - has positioned itself as a major force in business banking and continues to scale at pace. Allica selected Lendscape's asset finance platform to support that momentum following a successful trial in a sandbox environment. 'Our growth shows just how strong the demand is for a better kind of business banking,' said Niv Subramanian, Deputy CEO at Allica. 'We've invested heavily in our digital infrastructure so we can scale quickly and keep delivering the support SMEs need to thrive. That means using technology that's flexible, intuitive, and fits seamlessly into our ecosystem, and Lendscape proved from day one that they could deliver all three.' Lendscape's API-first platform will enable Allica to scale, integrate easily with other systems, and innovate, enabling rapid change to market demands. 'We share Allica's commitment to improving SME finance and making it easier for businesses to access the funding they need to grow," said Steve Taplin, Chief Product Officer at Lendscape. 'As a company, we've made a long-term investment in asset finance technology and innovation - and we back it up with transparency, trust, and a deep understanding of the market. Giving Allica early sandbox access was part of that approach: letting them see first-hand how easily our platform integrates, performs, and adapts.' 'One of the things that stood out about Lendscape was their openness and clarity,' said Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Allica. 'In our earliest conversations, they were upfront about where they were on the then, we've seen the strength of their technological foundations, the quality of the team, and the alignment in our ambitions. Their API-first platform gives us the flexibility and speed we need to keep evolving our ecosystem and stay ahead of customers' expectations.' 'Working with Allica has been a perfect fit; they're bold, fast-moving, and customer-centric,' said Sunny Bhachu, Regional Commercial Director at Lendscape. 'We're proud to be part of their journey and excited to help them scale with confidence.'
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Allica selects Lendscape as core platform for asset finance business
UK-based challenger bank Allica has selected Lendscape's commercial lending technology platform to support its asset finance operations. The decision follows a successful trial in a sandbox environment and forms part of Allica's strategy to scale its offering for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fintech clients. According to Allica's deputy CEO Niv Subramanian, the bank's investment in digital infrastructure is aimed at delivering business banking that is 'flexible' and 'fits seamlessly' into its wider ecosystem. 'Our growth shows just how strong the demand is for a better kind of business banking,' he said. The Lendscape platform, described as 'API-first', will enable Allica to integrate with other systems, respond rapidly to market changes and deliver product innovation at speed. Conrad Ford, Allica's Chief Product and Strategy Officer, said the lender was impressed by Lendscape's transparency during early discussions and the platform's ability to meet Allica's growth and integration requirements. 'We've seen the strength of their technological foundations and the alignment in our ambitions,' he said. Lendscape's chief product officer, Steve Taplin, said the firm had made a long-term investment in asset finance technology and highlighted the benefits of early sandbox access during the trial period. 'We share Allica's commitment to improving SME finance,' he said. Sunny Bhachu, regional commercial director at Lendscape, described the partnership as a 'perfect fit', adding that Lendscape was well-positioned to support Allica's growth strategy. "Allica selects Lendscape as core platform for asset finance business" was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Allica Bank integrates QuickBooks to improve SME management
UK's Allica Bank has integrated Intuit's accounting software platform QuickBooks, to improve financial management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As part of this integration, Holders of Allica's Business Rewards Account can now link their accounts with QuickBooks, allowing for automatic updates of transactions. The integration will deliver real-time financial visibility, thereby reducing the need for manual data entry and minimising errors. Allica Bank said this alliance is in line with its objective to enhance banking services for established SMEs, particularly those employing between 5 to 250 staff members. This segment has often been neglected by conventional high street banks, making this collaboration notably important, the company noted. By facilitating automatic syncing, the integration aims to lessen administrative burdens, enabling business owners and accountants to focus on strategic development. This transition is expected to improve decision-making through enhanced 'accuracy and efficiency'. Allica Bank Partnerships head Sophie Hossack said: 'We're incredibly excited to launch our integration with QuickBooks! By partnering with a leading accounting platform, we are helping businesses and accountants to focus more on what matters with quick and efficient technology. 'Time is a valuable resource for business owners and we will continue to simplify business banking to ensure we deliver a meaningful and impactful service to established SMEs across the UK. 'A core focus of our partnerships team is to strengthen the collaboration between accountants and Allica as we believe it is crucial for SME success. The integration plays a key part in this as it empowers businesses with the financial insights and support needed to thrive whilst also simplifying processes for their accountants.' In March 2025, Allica Bank has announced plans to double the size of its accountancy partnerships team, increasing the headcount to 16. This expansion comes less than a year after the team was first established. The team, which is led by Sophie Hossack and Richard Williams, offers 'personalised and dedicated' support to accountants and their established SME clients. "Allica Bank integrates QuickBooks to improve SME management" was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
