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Monday, September 22, 2008, 09:20
Specialising in company commercial law, particularly acquisitions, take-overs and management buyouts, Hacking Ashton places great importance on its ability to understand clients' businesses and solve problems, qualities which allow them to attract recommendations from key decision makers.
Managing partner David Potts said: "As a long-established North Staffordshire-based law firm, we're committed to increasing the overall wealth of the area."
For more information call Robert Bailey or Jennifer Kelly on 01782 715555.
Contribution to the Community Award,sponsored by Stoke-on-Trent City Council: Stoke-on-Trent, with its famous 'six towns', is increasingly improving its position and heading towards the goal of becoming a thriving economic and diverse city.
The city council is committed to achieving this vision by working with its partners across the city and beyond. The city was judged the best place for business in Europe after winning the title of Enterprise Capital of Europe in 2007.
Design Excellence Award, sponsored by Staffordshire University: Staffordshire University, a leading design university, is at the heart of this crucial industry, producing world-class talent to give the regional economy a competitive advantage.
Deputy vice-chancellor Paul Richards said: "Our graduates are creating a difference. They have gone on to design the stunning new Jaguar XF supercar, or set up on their own in North Staffordshire."
Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Business Initiative: Business Initiative has worked throughout North Staffordshire over the past 28 years to help small businesses start and develop.
"As a not-for-profit organisation, supporting all types of business-starts is important to us, from those working from home on a part-time basis to those needing to find premises," said director Jill Levens.
Communications Technology in Business Award, sponsored by BT Local Business:BT Local Business can provide a complete communications solution for small businesses, incorporating both telecoms and technology systems and support, helping to take the hassle out of telecoms and technology and allowing small businesses' managers do what they do best – running their businesses.
Environmental Business Award, sponsored by Michelin Tyre plc: A worldwide leading tyre manufacturer, Michelin produces tyres for all types of vehicles – including the space shuttle.
Its corporate values include respect for the environment. Its technologies increase tyre life and reduce fuel consumption.
Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking: Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking provides comprehensive expert financial services to businesses with annual turnover of up to £15 million.
Providing core banking services, it also has a wide range of financial solutions and specialist products including invoice finance, asset finance and risk management.
For the fourth year running, Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking has been named 'Bank of the Year' at the Real Finance/CBI FDs' Excellence Awards.
For more information call Keith Hardy on 07836 202764.
Start-up Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Keele University Science and Business Park: Keele University Science and Business Park supports the growth of innovative and high technology businesses, particularly those active in research and development in the West Midlands, by providing a prestigious location, state-of-the-art office, laboratory and quality workshop accommodation and a wide range of business support services. The park is equally suitable for companies from all sectors of business.
Investing in People Award, sponsored by the Learning and Skills Council: The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. Its single goal is to improve the skills of young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce that is of world-class standard.
The LSC runs Train To Gain, a national skills service which helps employers identify their employees' skills gaps, and offer subsidised training. Employers in the West Midlands can call an LSC skills hotline on 08000 754557.
International Trade Award, sponsored by UK Trade & Investment: UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government organisation supporting UK companies trading internationally, as well as overseas enterprises seeking to locate in the UK.
The local UKTI international trade team, based at the North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, helps companies realise their international business potential through knowledge transfer and partnership support. The SME Internationalisation Project provides European funding to companies in the West Midlands to help them improve their overseas performance.
Business Innovation Award, sponsored by the Business Innovation Centre (BIC): The BIC is a not-for-profit organisation which secures funds to offer free and impartial business advice for new product development, locating funding and supporting business development, running self-development workshops and events on innovation, providing affordable office, workshop and incubation workspace facilities and generally encouraging businesses to develop a culture of innovation to give their businesses a competitive edge.
Video profiles, sponsored by RSM Bentley Jennison: RSM Bentley Jennison is one of the largest providers of advisory services to the UK public sector, and nationally recognised as a preferred adviser to owner-managed businesses and their owners.
RSM Bentley Jennison provides a range of business support and development services covering accounting and auditing; taxation; internal audit & risk management; comprehensive independent financial services (under Bentley Jennison Financial Management Limited); business consultancy; human resource development; forensic accounting; outsourcing; IT services and bespoke software development.
North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Associate sponsor of the Sentinel Business Awards: As the leading voice of business in North Staffordshire, the chamber represents the views and opinions of the business community on a wide range of issues – from taxes to transport; from employment regulations to economic regeneration.
The chamber offers a full range of business support services, including information, help for exporters, networking opportunities, training, room hire, free legal insurance and HR support, publications and a range of money-saving offers.
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