It has just been announced that South East based Advocate Business Services Limited has been shortlisted for the 2018 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Entrepreneurs’ Champion of the Year award.

Advocate Business Services beat off some tough competition in order to make the regional shortlist, with a record number of businesses entering the awards nationally across the wide range of categories.

Now in its sixth year, the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards has celebrated some amazing entrepreneurs over the years, many of whom are now household names. Past winners include David Buttress of Just Eat, Julie Deane OBE of The Cambridge Satchel Company, James Watt of BrewDog and most recently, Hannah and Sophie Pycroft of Spectrum Collections. 

Martin Norbury, founder of Advocate Business Services said: “Our philosophy is to be in the background; helping and supporting business owners to develop and grow personally is just as important in our program as growing the business itself.  We’re extremely honoured to be considered for an award of this stature.”

Creator of the Awards, Francesca James, said: “We have been inundated with some incredible entries this year, and all shortlisted applicants should be extremely proud of themselves! This year has yet again seen a record number of entrants and we’ve been absolutely blown away by the strength and diversity of applications.”

“We cannot wait to celebrate entrepreneurship across Great Britain with them, and put a spotlight on the incredible talent within the British entrepreneur ecosystem.”

Gordon Merrylees, Head of Entrepreneurship at NatWest said: “Following another record-breaking year, I want to thank all of the entrepreneurs who entered and congratulate those who have been shortlisted, I look forward to seeing them at the regional finals.”

“Entrepreneurial spirit is still clearly alive and well, and NatWest is thrilled to be able to continue to support these awards to celebrate success with the businesses that are the lifeblood of the UK Economy as they start, scale and succeed.”

The NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards will celebrate entrepreneurship across a number of categories at 5 gala finals across the UK, including; Cardiff, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester & London. You can find more information about the awards and the ceremonies here: www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.

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Advocate Business Services Limited:

Martin Norbury of Advocate Business Services went from small time entrepreneur, to SME business owner and onto CEO of a multi-million-pound corporation in just ten years. His Scale Model™ is used across 60+ industries, earning him the badge of The Scalability Coach. His passion to help Entrepreneurs achieve their success is his ultimate driver. Martin is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur.

Martin is available to provide expert comment on business growth, investment and exit strategies. Please email media@myadvocatementor.com or call 0203 603 1112. See more at www.myadvocatementor.com

The NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards:

The NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards acknowledges the hard work and inspiring stories of British entrepreneurs and businesses in Great Britain.

Press Contacts: 

For Great British Entrepreneur Awards information, contact 0845 5000 328.

For Advocate Business Services information, email media@myadvocatementor.com or call 0203 603 1112.