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Home-Based Business Award
Recognising successful home-based businesses demonstrating innovation, professionalism, and sustainable growth
About this category
This category celebrates a successful business run from home. It recognises founders who have built something professional, profitable and growing without a traditional office, often while balancing family and other commitments.
The winner will show a strong business performance, excellent customer service and the resourcefulness to make working from home a real advantage.
Eligibility
Open to UK-based businesses operated primarily from the owner's home, trading for at least one year, with achievements within the last 12 to 24 months. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries will be judged on business performance and growth
- Professionalism and customer service
- Innovation and resourcefulness
- Sustainability of the business model
- Plans for the future
Qualitative criteria
- Resourcefulness and determination
- Professionalism
- Customer relationships
- Use of digital tools
- Balance and sustainability of the business
Metrics
- Revenue growth
- Customer numbers and retention
- Profitability
- Reviews and ratings
- New products or services launched
Additional criteria
- Submissions should include the story of the business
- Supporting figures and customer testimonials
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