ByDonna O'Toole
Do you want to get yourself some great PR – and quickly? Winning valuable business awards will help you grow your business, but there’s often a very long wait between entering an award and getting the result you need. So why wait? Click here to find a few awards open now, and you’ll be able…
ByDonna O'Toole
The honours system rewards people for their outstanding achievements, those who have shown great commitment to serving and supporting Britain, and those who have demonstrated exceptional service to their industries, communities and professional disciplines.
ByDonna O'Toole
Donna O’Toole August CEO and Awards Expert was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Judging Award at the UK Employee Experience Awards.
ByDonna O'Toole
On Her Majesty The Queen’s 92nd Birthday, 230 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise winners were announced. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the UK and recognise the best businesses in the country.
ByDonna O'Toole
Did you know that award-winning organisations are up to 63% more profitable than their rivals? With awards creating such a big uplift in business results, it is surprising then that I’m often faced with a little apathy when it comes to talking about winning awards. This usually comes from inside the organisations that don’t quite…
ByDonna O'Toole
As 2017 comes to a close and the anticipation of what 2018 will bring begins to grow, we take a look back over an exciting 12 months and celebrate an incredible year for our clients! Wins at the National Business Awards, the International Business Awards (Stevies), UK Employee Experience Awards, Professional Sales Awards, Financial Experience Awards,…
ByDonna O'Toole
On the 28th November, our CEO Donna O’Toole was humbled and honoured to speak at the Sussex Chamber of Commerce’s Business Leaders Conference, 2017. Set in The Grand Hotel Brighton, the sheer impressiveness of the venue was matched by the inspirational entrepreneurs and business leaders in attendance. The Event Following lunch and a chance to…
ByDonna O'Toole
Have you been shortlisted for an award with a presentation stage? Do you know how to score maximum points with the judges? Would you like expert guidance to help you win? Simply get in touch with your presentation – no matter what stage it’s at – and we’ll provide a bespoke consultancy service to match your…
ByDonna O'Toole
On the 9th November, we were delighted and proud to sponsor the ‘Best Employer of the Year’ category at this year’s BESMAs (British Excellence in Sales Management Awards). With the notorious Jimmy Carr hosting the ceremony, the stage was set for an evening of laughter, awards and excellence – and what a night it was!…
ByDonna O'Toole
Creating a LinkedIn page for your company is a great way to exhibit your company’s brand on the social media platform aimed at business professionals. The idea is to create content that benefits your desired demographic and get your company name out there as a thought leader. If you’ve read my blog on the 6…
ByDonna O'Toole
Join Donna at the Sussex Chamber’s Business Leaders Conference 2017 where she will teach you all the secrets to winning awards.
ByDonna O'Toole
LinkedIn is a well-established social media platform for professional but we don’t always use it to our greatest advantage.
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