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Scotsman
4 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Nail art company named Small Business of the Year
Welsh business Home of Nail Art, on a mission to improve safety standards in the beauty industry, won Small Business of the Year at the Small Awards; photographed with Sue Perkins (left) and Michelle Ovens CBE (right) | Small Business Britain This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A Welsh nail art business has been named 'Small Business of the Year' by Small Business Britain at this year's Small Awards, with ten other stand-out, inspirational small businesses from across the country also celebrated. 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... HONA – 'Home of Nail Art' – is a hypoallergenic nail product business set up to raise standards in the nail industry by providing safe, high-performance products for professional nail technicians. Michael Henson from Newport founded HONA after seeing nail artists struggle with allergens in nail products and a lack of transparency from suppliers. The Small Awards celebrates the nation's 'smallest and greatest' small businesses across all sectors, and is sponsored by digital marketing leader Constant Contact. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad HONA was awarded the prestigious Small Business of the Year title by Sue Perkins at a glittering ceremony in London, as well as being awarded winner of the 'Supply Chain Champion' category. Leyla Alexander Design (right) won the 'Sole to Sole' award for best one-person business at this year's Small Awards, this year sponsored by digital marketing leader Constant Contact | Small Business Britain Ten other UK small businesses also received awards, including Blind Beauty, a skin care brand set up when founder Hazal Baybasin lost her sight, as well as Italian family eatery 'Shambles Restaurant and Bar' in Teddington, co-run by Massimo Langella and first established by his parents. Now in its ninth year, the annual Small Awards is organised by Small Business Britain, which champions, inspires, and accelerates small businesses in the UK. From high street heroes and sole traders to sustainability leaders, over 80 independent businesses across 11 categories were celebrated and spotlighted for their incredible achievements and community contributions. The full list of winners included: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Deaf Friendly Limited, a Deafness education business, which has even advised the Welsh Government on developing the BSL GCSE, won the 'At Your Service' award for the best small service business. Cable & Blake Fabrics of the Lakes, a textiles business based in Windermere using local Herdwick wool, won the 'Bricks and Clicks' award for best multi-channel business. Uniquely Local Experiences, an online platform that showcases Yorkshire's best local gift experiences, won the 'Digital Star' award. Books On The Hill, a bookshop with a tearoom, which champions accessibility to books, won the 'Heart of Gold' award for their community contribution. Vintage at the Tower, a shop that offers preloved high-quality items in Corbridge in the heart of Northumberland, won 'High Street Hero', for best high street business. Shambles Restaurant & Wine Bar, a family-run Italian eatery in London established in 1983 won the 'Legacy Award' for the best family business. Blind Beauty, a skincare brand founded by Hazal Baybasin when she lost her sight in 2019 and wanted to make beauty accessible to everyone, won the 'Mission Possible' award. Disruptor London, a skin and beard care brand set up to improve sustainability in the beauty industry, won the 'Net Hero' award for its long-standing sustainability efforts. Mini Healthcare Heroes, set up by a paramedic in the Midlands who wanted to inspire children to be curious about healthcare and train them in first aid, won the 'New Kid on the Block' award for their growth in less than a year. Leyla Alexander Design, a web designer which helps small, independent businesses stand out, won the 'Sole to Sole' award for the best one-person business. Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder of Small Business Britain, stated: "Small businesses are the heart and soul of their communities and contribute massively to the UK economy. Every year, The Small Awards recognise their efforts after a nationwide search of the smallest and greatest of businesses. "We are incredibly proud of all the nominees, and congratulate the winners for their success. We are thrilled to celebrate them at our glittering London ceremony, which champions these inspiring entrepreneurs and their businesses. I am excited to see them go from strength to strength, inspiring and supporting other small businesses on their journey." Hazal Baybasin (left) and her accessible skincare brand, Blind Beauty, won Mission Possible at the Small Awards ceremony in London | Small Business Britain The Small Awards was judged by a panel of leading enterprise experts. Guests enjoyed a night of entertainment at St Mary's church in London, with performances by the London City Voices choir and catering by independent providers. Erika Robinson, UK General Manager at Constant Contact, said: 'Constant Contact exists to help small businesses succeed and grow, and the Small Awards shine a much-deserved spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs doing just that. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our research shows that 79 percent of Brits feel small businesses positively impact their lives - and this year's winners exemplify that impact through their innovation, resilience and deep community roots. We're proud to support their efforts and their vital role in driving the UK economy forward.' Michael Henson, founder of the Small Business of the Year Award winner HONA, said: 'What an honour to win tonight—we are so grateful for the judges and Small Business Britain for the recognition. Awards like this give us the validation and push to keep doing what we're doing, making a difference in the beauty industry.' To find out more about the winners visit
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Nail art company named Small Business of the Year
Welsh business Home of Nail Art, on a mission to improve safety standards in the beauty industry, won Small Business of the Year at the Small Awards; photographed with Sue Perkins (left) and Michelle Ovens CBE (right) | Small Business Britain This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A Welsh nail art business has been named 'Small Business of the Year' by Small Business Britain at this year's Small Awards, with ten other stand-out, inspirational small businesses from across the country also celebrated. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... HONA – 'Home of Nail Art' – is a hypoallergenic nail product business set up to raise standards in the nail industry by providing safe, high-performance products for professional nail technicians. Michael Henson from Newport founded HONA after seeing nail artists struggle with allergens in nail products and a lack of transparency from suppliers. The Small Awards celebrates the nation's 'smallest and greatest' small businesses across all sectors, and is sponsored by digital marketing leader Constant Contact. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad HONA was awarded the prestigious Small Business of the Year title by Sue Perkins at a glittering ceremony in London, as well as being awarded winner of the 'Supply Chain Champion' category. Leyla Alexander Design (right) won the 'Sole to Sole' award for best one-person business at this year's Small Awards, this year sponsored by digital marketing leader Constant Contact | Small Business Britain Ten other UK small businesses also received awards, including Blind Beauty, a skin care brand set up when founder Hazal Baybasin lost her sight, as well as Italian family eatery 'Shambles Restaurant and Bar' in Teddington, co-run by Massimo Langella and first established by his parents. Now in its ninth year, the annual Small Awards is organised by Small Business Britain, which champions, inspires, and accelerates small businesses in the UK. From high street heroes and sole traders to sustainability leaders, over 80 independent businesses across 11 categories were celebrated and spotlighted for their incredible achievements and community contributions. The full list of winners included: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Deaf Friendly Limited, a Deafness education business, which has even advised the Welsh Government on developing the BSL GCSE, won the 'At Your Service' award for the best small service business. Cable & Blake Fabrics of the Lakes, a textiles business based in Windermere using local Herdwick wool, won the 'Bricks and Clicks' award for best multi-channel business. Uniquely Local Experiences, an online platform that showcases Yorkshire's best local gift experiences, won the 'Digital Star' award. Books On The Hill, a bookshop with a tearoom, which champions accessibility to books, won the 'Heart of Gold' award for their community contribution. Vintage at the Tower, a shop that offers preloved high-quality items in Corbridge in the heart of Northumberland, won 'High Street Hero', for best high street business. Shambles Restaurant & Wine Bar, a family-run Italian eatery in London established in 1983 won the 'Legacy Award' for the best family business. Blind Beauty, a skincare brand founded by Hazal Baybasin when she lost her sight in 2019 and wanted to make beauty accessible to everyone, won the 'Mission Possible' award. Disruptor London, a skin and beard care brand set up to improve sustainability in the beauty industry, won the 'Net Hero' award for its long-standing sustainability efforts. Mini Healthcare Heroes, set up by a paramedic in the Midlands who wanted to inspire children to be curious about healthcare and train them in first aid, won the 'New Kid on the Block' award for their growth in less than a year. Leyla Alexander Design, a web designer which helps small, independent businesses stand out, won the 'Sole to Sole' award for the best one-person business. Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder of Small Business Britain, stated: "Small businesses are the heart and soul of their communities and contribute massively to the UK economy. Every year, The Small Awards recognise their efforts after a nationwide search of the smallest and greatest of businesses. "We are incredibly proud of all the nominees, and congratulate the winners for their success. We are thrilled to celebrate them at our glittering London ceremony, which champions these inspiring entrepreneurs and their businesses. I am excited to see them go from strength to strength, inspiring and supporting other small businesses on their journey." Hazal Baybasin (left) and her accessible skincare brand, Blind Beauty, won Mission Possible at the Small Awards ceremony in London | Small Business Britain The Small Awards was judged by a panel of leading enterprise experts. Guests enjoyed a night of entertainment at St Mary's church in London, with performances by the London City Voices choir and catering by independent providers. Erika Robinson, UK General Manager at Constant Contact, said: 'Constant Contact exists to help small businesses succeed and grow, and the Small Awards shine a much-deserved spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs doing just that. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our research shows that 79 percent of Brits feel small businesses positively impact their lives - and this year's winners exemplify that impact through their innovation, resilience and deep community roots. We're proud to support their efforts and their vital role in driving the UK economy forward.' Michael Henson, founder of the Small Business of the Year Award winner HONA, said: 'What an honour to win tonight—we are so grateful for the judges and Small Business Britain for the recognition. Awards like this give us the validation and push to keep doing what we're doing, making a difference in the beauty industry.'
Wales Online
27-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Nail art company named Small Business of the Year as inspirational small organisations honoured at awards
Nail art company named Small Business of the Year as inspirational small organisations honoured at awards HONA – 'Home of Nail Art' – is a hypoallergenic nail product business set up to raise standards in the nail industry by providing safe, high-performance products for professional nail technicians. Welsh business Home of Nail Art, on a mission to improve safety standards in the beauty industry, won Small Business of the Year at the Small Awards; photographed with Sue Perkins (left) and Michelle Ovens CBE (right) A Welsh nail art business has been named 'Small Business of the Year' by Small Business Britain at this year's Small Awards, with ten other stand-out, inspirational small businesses from across the country also celebrated. HONA – 'Home of Nail Art' – is a hypoallergenic nail product business set up to raise standards in the nail industry by providing safe, high-performance products for professional nail technicians. Michael Henson from Newport founded HONA after seeing nail artists struggle with allergens in nail products and a lack of transparency from suppliers. The Small Awards celebrates the nation's 'smallest and greatest' small businesses across all sectors, and is sponsored by digital marketing leader Constant Contact. HONA was awarded the prestigious Small Business of the Year title by Sue Perkins at a glittering ceremony in London, as well as being awarded winner of the 'Supply Chain Champion' category. Leyla Alexander Design (right) won the 'Sole to Sole' award for best one-person business at this year's Small Awards, this year sponsored by digital marketing leader Constant Contact Ten other UK small businesses also received awards, including Blind Beauty, a skin care brand set up when founder Hazal Baybasin lost her sight, as well as Italian family eatery 'Shambles Restaurant and Bar' in Teddington, co-run by Massimo Langella and first established by his parents. Article continues below Now in its ninth year, the annual Small Awards is organised by Small Business Britain, which champions, inspires, and accelerates small businesses in the UK. From high street heroes and sole traders to sustainability leaders, over 80 independent businesses across 11 categories were celebrated and spotlighted for their incredible achievements and community contributions. The full list of winners included: Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder of Small Business Britain, stated: "Small businesses are the heart and soul of their communities and contribute massively to the UK economy. Every year, The Small Awards recognise their efforts after a nationwide search of the smallest and greatest of businesses. "We are incredibly proud of all the nominees, and congratulate the winners for their success. We are thrilled to celebrate them at our glittering London ceremony, which champions these inspiring entrepreneurs and their businesses. I am excited to see them go from strength to strength, inspiring and supporting other small businesses on their journey." Hazal Baybasin (left) and her accessible skincare brand, Blind Beauty, won Mission Possible at the Small Awards ceremony in London The Small Awards was judged by a panel of leading enterprise experts. Guests enjoyed a night of entertainment at St Mary's church in London, with performances by the London City Voices choir and catering by independent providers. Erika Robinson, UK General Manager at Constant Contact, said: 'Constant Contact exists to help small businesses succeed and grow, and the Small Awards shine a much-deserved spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs doing just that. 'Our research shows that 79 percent of Brits feel small businesses positively impact their lives - and this year's winners exemplify that impact through their innovation, resilience and deep community roots. We're proud to support their efforts and their vital role in driving the UK economy forward.' Article continues below Michael Henson, founder of the Small Business of the Year Award winner HONA, said: 'What an honour to win tonight—we are so grateful for the judges and Small Business Britain for the recognition. Awards like this give us the validation and push to keep doing what we're doing, making a difference in the beauty industry.' To find out more about the winners visit
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bradford's Clavis & Claustra named finalist in Small Awards 2025
A Bradford business has been named a finalist in a national awards ceremony. Clavis & Claustra has been shortlisted for the Bricks & Clicks Award (for a multi-channel business) at this year's Small Awards. The awards, now in their ninth year, are a nationwide search for the UK's "greatest small firms," across all sectors. Clavis & Claustra was founded by Cat Crossley to create "apparel, stationery, and gifts for rebels and troublemakers." The brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain, said: "The awards are a great opportunity to recognise the success and contributions of so many small businesses – Clavis & Claustra is extremely deserving of being a finalist, and we look forward to celebrating together in May." Cat Crossley, founder of Clavis & Claustra, said: "It's such an honour to be shortlisted for this national award, not only in our 10th year in business, but also in the year of Bradford UK City of Culture." Judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners of all categories - including the overall winner of the Small Business of the Year award - will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on May 22, 2025.
