'In order to manage my condition, I swim and have regular physiotherapy appointments, which means my working hours require flexibility. Setting up our own business meant that we could create something that would be flexible enough to work around my needs.'
Richard Talbot-Jones

Congratulations #iAlso100 Lara Omoloja, founder of Greenwich Pantry, whose Social Enterprise Food On Repeat is hosting workshops designed to up-skill young individuals from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds to thrive in the hospitality sector. foodonrepeat.com

Shortlisted for our fantastic ‘Legacy’ award that recognises the unique challenges and strengths of family-run businesses are: Button Boutique, Gillies and Mackay, Kan Do Ventures, Kawah Coffee Ltd, Kooky Bloom, Morgans Butchery, @spicekitchenuk and Tirebuck Recruitment Ltd.

Dr Mark Esho MBE is a serial entrepreneur and member of the @lilacreviewuk Steering Board.

Mark sees himself as an entrepreneur first and disabled second. He believes that his disability has forced him to become a 'better version' of himself.

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Thrilled to announce that the following incredible small businesses have been shortlisted for our ‘High Street Hero’ award: little boat gifts, Pennine Cycles - Independent bike shop 🚴🏻🚴‍♀️, @pfmobility, Simon Webster Hair, The Cobbler’s Tea Room, The Secret Bookshelf, The Snail of Happiness and Wave of Nostalgia.

Start Differently is a new website from Wired Differently founder Sara Louise Ackrill. This charitable organisation wants to help neurodivergent people who are experiencing barriers to accessing work, employment or entrepreneurship.
Check it out here: ow.ly/GhoF50Reaa8

Check out #TheSmallAwards 2024 shortlist!

Ranging from family-run institutions to charities & innovative start-ups, the shortlisted businesses have been announced across 11 categories.

Each business will also be featured on @thesmallawards socials.

🌐 thesmallawards.uk/shortlist

Amelia Peckham is the founder of Cool Crutches & Sticks, a brand that empowers recovery and supports those living with long term injuries and disabilities.

@lilacreviewuk aims to develop and share best-practice materials to ensure support is as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Vindico X CK Foodstores 🤝💜

We love collaborating with tech-forward Welsh brands – and we’re excited to announce our latest #tech #partnership with independent retailer CK Foodstores 🏪

Shortlisted for the ‘Heart of Gold’ award, which celebrates amazing businesses that contribute to their community, are: Barkingside Art Club, ChilliWinter, Co-Creative Connection, Excel against the Odds, For Men To Talk, Nickel Support, Stephanie Ward Online Business Services & Theatre Inspiring Change.

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It is with great pleasure that we can reveal the amazing, shortlisted businesses in the ‘Digital Star’ category for the Small Awards 2024: Bnode, clubhubuk, Cool Crutches, @postboxed, Louise Brogan, Raffolux, Stamptastic Ltd ®️ and The DM Lab.

Only a week to go until the next round of The Small & Mighty Enterprise Programme!

Our experts are looking forward to helping more micro businesses boost their business.

Missed out? Join the waiting list for the next round!

🌐 smallbusinessbritain.uk/small-and-migh…

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I'm so excited and a bit nervous to be part of this amazing annual event in Liverpool. I'm back with a bang! The largest independent curated shopping experience outside of London. 💚🐶💚 #SmallBiz #SmallStreamerCommunity

'Despite the daily challenges, I wouldn’t swap the excruciating pain of sensory overload if it meant never again experiencing sharing the autistic joy of my special interests evolving into a passionate career & entrepreneurial innovations.' Dr Carly Danesh - Jones MBE FRSA h(DS)c #AutismAwarenessWeek

Announcing the shortlist for our At Your Service Award: Belles and Babes, Bigger Brighter Bolder, Deaf Friendly Limited (DFL), @hettyandbettywhitby, Kellys Heroes Private Tuition, Proactive Dispatch, Reels Rockstars, Trimz and Tantrumz Childrens Salons, Virtalent Ltd and Wrexham Chauffers.

'I identify first and foremost as an artist. However, I am also autistic. Autism isn’t in my pocket. Not something to take out when I need new ideas and put it away when I need support or reasonable adjustments. It’s just part of who I am.'

Kim McDermottroe Kim McDermottroe

Shortlisted for our fantastic ‘Bricks & Clicks’ Award that highlights the best multi-channel small business are: Charlie + Co (Creativ Commerce LTD), John McDonald, Ellis Gin, Giddy Goat Toys, The Snug Bookshop 📚, BEPO - Be Positive Taylored Brand, Bibelot nook, Rainbow & Co

Amelia Peckham is the founder of Cool Crutches & Sticks, a brand that empowers recovery and supports those living with long term injuries and disabilities.

@lilacreviewuk aims to develop and share best-practice materials to ensure support is as accessible and inclusive as possible.