Welcome to the Scotland FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards! At the 2020 Awards, we crowned 12 fantastic businesses of different shapes and sizes from across various sectors of the economy. We had self-employed businesses showcase their talents alongside established larger businesses with up to 250 employees. The standard was fantastic and this year we hope to celebrate even more great businesses.
Entries are now closed for the Scotland 2022 awards.
Scotland Winners and Finalists
Scotland - Young Entrepreneur of the Year (aged 30 and under)
Winner: Claudia Kirkwood - Super Simple Websites
Finalists:
- Claudia Kirkwood - Super Simple Websites
- Corinne Millar - Kidsize Ltd
- Indea Ogilvie - Perfection & Co Ltd
- Suhit Amin - Saulderson Media
Your host - Dave Sharpe
Dave is a proud FSB member and our host for the Scotland Awards 2022 final.
During his glittering career as an award-winning MC, Dave has worked with the Royal Family, members of the government and a host of celebrities, industry leaders and VIPs from the world of business, television and sport.
He is also a presenter with the BBC and can be heard reporting on football matches and contributing to sports shows on local UK radio stations.
Dave is a familiar face at FSB events and we know you will enjoy his warm and engaging style.
Join FSB
Neil Stewart
Membership Advisor Forth Valley/Fife
Started with FSB Aug 2018 nearly 3.5 years ago.
I really enjoy visiting members in their premises finding out what motivates them and how we can help their business thrive.
I also can organise a Zoom call if it's easier.
I enjoy connecting FSB members to others to keep business local where possible.
I am a keen golfer and football fan and live in North Lanarkshire.
Email address neil.stewart@fsb.org.uk
07305 815507
Daniel O’Brien
My name is Daniel O'Brien and I have been a Membership Advisor with FSB for around eight years. During my time with FSB, I have enjoyed working with business owners, helping them to fully understand the many benefits of FSB membership. I really enjoy working on a day-to-day basis with business owners from a wide range of sectors helping to give an understanding as to just how FSB can help them manage and grow their business. The areas I cover include parts of Glasgow, West Lothian, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire & Inverclyde.
My contact details are as follows.
Tel - 07951 943 068
The Venue
Waldorf Astoria
Princes Street
Edinburgh
EH1 2AB
FSB Scotland are hosting their Awards in the elegant Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Edinburgh. An icon on Princes Street since 1903, the hotel combines modern luxury and Victorian style in a former rail station. Savor views of Edinburgh Castle, steps from the Princes Street Gardens.
Awards Final Date Thursday 31 March 2022
Timings: 12noon Start - until 16:00
Dress Code: Business Attire
Sponsoring the Scotland Awards
We're grateful to our headline and local sponsors who are helping us to keep the FSB Awards free to enter! Find out more about our headline sponsors here and our local sponsors below.
Aldermore Bank
Aldermore Bank, backing people to fulfil life’s hopes and dreams
We champion equality by supporting the exceptions to the rule and getting finance to where it’s needed. We lend the money people save with us, to help small businesses to flourish by growing and creating employment, buying property and purchasing vehicles to get businesses moving.
Our award winning business savings accounts have consistently competitive rates combined with fast and simple account opening online for savings from £1,000.
We operate exclusively online, by phone and through networks.
Aldermore Group is part of FirstRand Group, the largest financial services group in Africa by market capitalisation.
Sky Connect
Sky Connect is Sky’s new B2B broadband business, offering purpose-built business products, exceptional customer service and simple pricing with no hidden fees.
Targeted at small businesses, we offer ‘Connection Pro’ an automatic 4G internet back-up product and a digital phone service with more call management features than anyone else, to ensure our customers always stay connected.
Our customer service is industry-leading. Our residential Sky broadband, the second largest provider in the UK, has received fewer complaints to Ofcom over the past 10 years, on average, than any other supplier.
As part of the Comcast Group, we’re proud that the foundations for Sky Connect’s offering have been set by Comcast Business, one of the leading providers of business broadband in the United States, who serve more than 2 million customers, with over 15 years of sector experience.
Tyl by NatWest
Tyl is more than a merchant acquiring and payments solution. It was developed to bring together simple and transparent payments with market-leading technology to help businesses better serve their customers and communities.
- Get paid
Take card payments easily, no matter where they are - Manage
Everything in one place for day-to-day management - Grow
Develop and deepen customer relationships - Give back
Support charities and connect withlocal communities
NatWest
NatWest business banking helps our 1 million customers to grow with confidence, with experts dedicated to giving them the smart tools, skills and specialist support they need to grow sustainably from concept, to start-up, to thriving business.
About NatWest Group
NatWest Group is a relationship bank for a digital world. We champion potential; breaking down barriers and building financial confidence so the 19 million people, families and businesses we serve in communities throughout the UK and Ireland can rebuild and thrive. If our customers succeed, so will we.
FSB Insurance Service
FSB Insurance Service was launched by FSB in February 2018 as a Joint Venture, exclusively to serve FSB members. At the heart of the offering are the three key principles of delivering good advice, quality products and good value insurance services. FSB Insurance Service spends time with members to fully understand their needs, sourcing the most suitable product as a traditional insurance broker.
Since launch, FSB Insurance Service has welcomed over 45,000 members to its service and 100% of policyholders would recommend it to other members.
Digital Boost
DigitalBoost from Business Gateways offers a wide range of expert support and resources to help you with all aspects of your digital marketing, processes & platforms. Take advantage of free 1:1 consultancy, a digital health check, webinars, guides, video tutorials & podcasts to upskill on a variety of topics, including digital strategy, eCommerce, cyber security and social media.
Business Gateway
Business Gateway is Scotland’s national business support service, offering free 1:1 advice, online tools, guides, information and webinars to anyone starting a new business, or with the ambition and potential to grow their existing one. Even if you are just at the early stages of an idea you can use our Planning To Start service to get an instant start-up toolkit and connect with your nearest Business Gateway office for a tailored action plan to help you get your business going.
Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. We contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. We work with our partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.
We are passionate about skills development and its contribution to a modern, innovative and prosperous Scottish economy. We provide careers information, advice and guidance, and work-based training programmes for individuals aimed at building the career management skills that will enable them to thrive in a changing economy. We are also committed to building a Scotland which champions fair work practices and a diverse workforce.
Working with our partners, we strive to ensure employers have the right skills at the right time in high performing, fair and equal workplaces, and that every individual has the skills and confidence to get a job and progress in the workplace, achieving their full potential. Our support for employers includes tailored skills advice and funding for workforce development.
Along with our partners we are forging strong relationships between enterprise and the providers of education and training. This includes championing the wide range of pathways into work, ensuring each route is recognised and valued, while supporting inclusion and diversity in fair and productive workplaces.
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