Latest news with #TheGrammysofEntrepreneurship
Business News Wales
2 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.
Glasgow Times
2 days 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
3 days 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.
