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Glasgow Times
17 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow social media agency founders shortlisted for award
Shaka Social's founders have made it to the finals of the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year category. These awards, dubbed The Grammys of Entrepreneurship, celebrate outstanding business stories across the UK. Shaka Social team (Image: Supplied) The 2025 awards have recognised more than 800 entrepreneurs for their innovation, impact, and resilience, including the Shaka Social team. Ali Olivier, founder of Shaka Social, said: "We're absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist in the GBEA's. Read more: Cops discover cannabis farm at property in Glasgow's Southside Giant coffee chain teases plans to takeover former KFC drive-thru Victims praised for coming forward as rapist convicted for 'abhorrent' crimes "It's a real honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK's most ambitious businesses and it's a huge testament to the hard work of our talented team." The awards have a history of recognising future household names early in their entrepreneurial journey, including past winners BrewDog, Grenade, Zilch, and ClearScore. Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, said: "We're so proud to reveal this year's shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries. "Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can't wait to watch what this year's cohort achieves next." This year's finalists collectively employ over 25,000 people across the UK and expect to create more than 9,000 new jobs over the next year. They generate a combined turnover of £2.25 billion with an average business age of six years. The winners will be announced on November 17 at London's Grosvenor House.
Business News Wales
5 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Cardiff CEO Named Finalist in 2025 Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Katie Bullon, CEO of activ Marketing, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year – Wales category. Known as 'The Grammys of Entrepreneurship', the Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrate the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK. Katie's second consecutive shortlisting highlights the journey of activ Marketing, the UK's only British Franchise Association-accredited marketing agency franchise. What began as a solo freelance career in 2013 has been transformed into an award-winning national franchise, with clients across the UK and a national community of self-employed marketing consultants choosing activ as their platform for success. Francesca James, Founder, Great British Entrepreneur Awards 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. Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can't wait to watch what this year's cohort achieves next.' Katie Bullon said: 'Being shortlisted again is a real honour, but this isn't just about me. It's a reflection of every franchisee and team member who brings activ to life through passion, values and results. Over the last year, we've laid new foundations, scaled with purpose, and proven that when creativity meets structure, big things happen. And we're only just getting started.' The 2025 GBEA finalists collectively: Employ over 25,000 people across the UK Expect to create more than 9,000 new jobs over the next year Generate a combined turnover of over £2.25 billion Represent an average business age of six years Winners will be announced at a prestigious ceremony on Monday, 17th November 2025 at London's Grosvenor House.
