If ever anyone needed proof that business advice really works, it can be found by studying the entrants in this year’s Newsquest Colchester and District Business Awards.
Colbea, the centre for business advice and training in Colchester and Tendring, has 12 clients or ex clients represented in various categories of award finalists. They are:
1. The Baby Book Ltd – New Company
2. Colchester Boot Camps– Two categories: New Company and Young Entrepreneur of the Year
3. Abigail’s Collection – Two categories: Excellent Customer Service and Growing Business of the Year
4. Mackman Group– Excellent Customer Service
5. Paper Mountain Solutions – Business to Business
6. Colchester Classics – Business Innovation of the Year
7. The Lemon Tree – Growing Business of the Year
8. ADP Theatre School – Young Entrepreneur of the Year
9. Margaret’s Frozen Foods – Business Woman of the Year
10. Peruvian Knitwear– Business Woman of the Year
11. GODS Security – Business Woman of the Year
12. Apex International Recruitment– Business Woman of the Year
In addition, Colbea itself is a finalist in the categories of Environmental Awareness and Education and Lifelong Learning.
Bob Baggalley, Colbea’s Chief Executive, said: “Business advice can make the difference between failure and success for new and growing companies. Our business advisors have the experience to challenge assumptions and make the most of potential opportunities.”
For more information about Colbea’s business advice and training services for start-up and existing businesses, or office space and facilities at the Colchester Business Centre call 01206 548833.
