Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that ColourCube Automotive Limited has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award.
Colourcube Automotive offers quality accident repairs for cars, vans & light commercial vehicles. Providing both commercial & domestic clients with a professional service, ensuring only the best techniques and equipment are adopted to repair customer vehicles.
The Colourcube Automotive facility is complete with an onsite spray oven & water-based mixing system; equipment normally only seen in much larger operations. Health & safety is also taken
incredibly seriously by investing in specialist, high-quality equipment to minimise pollution, the risk for employees & the impact on the environment.
Ben Jackson, Partner at Eaton Smith Solicitors, and member of the judging panel commented; “We were incredibly impressed by Colourcube Automotive’s application due to their adaptability depending on the ever-changing market and their consistent monitoring of external factors such as undergoing competitor analysis and monitoring their customer journey. The different successful factors such as financial growth and contribution to the local area were key factors in choosing a deserved winner for the Business of the Month”.
Liz Mayes, Compliance Manager at ColourCube Automotive, had this to say, “As a family run business, we are extremely proud to be recognized by Eaton Smith Solicitors for the Business of the Month Award. We are really excited to join the other Business of the Month winners in July for the Business of the Year Awards!”.
Ben Jackson was joined on the judging panel by Martin Hathaway (MYCCI), Annie Bradley (Department of International Trade), Gill Laidler (TopicUK) and Alisdair Straughan (Paladin Marketing). ColourCube Automotive Limited now go through to the Business of the Year Award which will be held in July 2022.
Website: https://colourcube-automotive.co.uk/
Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Synergos Consultancy Ltd has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award.
Synergos is a specialist consultancy company who assist businesses to achieve various means of compliance, including; ISO Certifications, Health & Safety Management, SSIP Accreditations, AEO Status, GDPR Compliance and more. Working closely with UKAS accredited certification bodies and accreditation services, we provide clients with established and practiced methods of achieving desired results. Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Synergos is conveniently located to partner with businesses across Yorkshire and major UK cities.
James Burgess, Partner at Eaton Smith Solicitors, and member of the judging panel commented; “Since their inception in 2014, Synergos have shown incredible growth whilst providing an exceptional and innovative service to their clients. Based in Huddersfield, Synergos partners with local, national and international clients, providing specialist consultancy services to help grow their businesses and have built a reputation for advising clients across a wide range of business sectors. Their ethos of combining a collaborative approach with strong business values, whilst supporting the local community and promoting local connections really caught the attention of the judges.”
Jenny Kilburn, Compliance Manager at Synergos Consultancy, had this to say, “Synergos has been operational now for just over 8 years and within that time, we have built a business that has seen continuous growth, year on year. I could not have accomplished this without my amazing team. As part of our growth, we have taken great pride in helping our community and charities, as well as giving students and graduates the opportunities to gain valuable experiences as they build on their careers. I am genuinely pleased that our hard work and commitment has been recognized by being awarded Business of the Month”.
James Burgess was joined on the judging panel by Martin Hathaway (MYCCI), Annie Bradley (Department of International Trade), Jason Metcalfe (Metcalfe Commercial) and David Busfield (Crowther Accountants). Synergos Consultancy Ltd now go through to the Business of the Year Award which will be held in July 2022.
Flow Fulfilment expertise in marketing and fulfilment services, providing numerous services to businesses including direct mail, hybrid mail, leaflet distribution, contract packing, pick and pack, and graphic design.
Phillip Clarke, Partner at Eaton Smith Solicitors, and member of the judging panel commented; “Flow Fulfilment has shown incredible business development and growth, especially in recent years. The expert knowledge they have within the industry is what does and will elevate them above other businesses within the same industry. They impressed the judges by creating a perfect balance between high quality service and product, and true commitment to providing thorough support to other businesses with their own development.
Andrew Robinson, Head of Sales and Marketing at The Flow Group had this to say: “Winning this award is a great achievement for our company. I immediately shared the news with our team, as it’s entirely down to them that Flow Fulfillment is growing so fast and making such a difference for our clients’ businesses. We look forward to meeting fellow winners at the Business of the Year Awards in the Summer!”
Phillip Clarke was joined on the judging panel by Martin Hathaway (MYCCI), Jenny Hill (Kirklees), David Abel (Vision IFA) and Richard Hitchcock (The Kirkwood).
Website: flow-uk.com/
Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that Venture Forge has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award.
Venture Forge was launched by Andrew Banks, former head of ecommerce at Matalan, in spring 2018 and has grown into a leading, results-driven Amazon agency for high-growth businesses, offering a unique blend of experience, insight and energy.
The team bring more than 20 years’ big brand e-commerce experience to the table and in addition to partnering with businesses, Venture Forge runs its own stable of in-house retail brands. The agency currently boasts a roster of 20 clients and in 2021 has seen an 88% growth in revenue.
Venture Forge specialises in driving consumer brand sales, revenue and market dominance across Amazon.
The team bring more than 20 years’ big brand e-commerce experience to the table and in addition to partnering with businesses, Venture Forge runs its own stable of in-house retail brands.
The agency announced its repositioning in November 2020 as a global marketplace specialist to reflect its expertise and success in helping brands grow their sales across Amazon. It also became the first marketplace agency in West Yorkshire to join the prestigious Amazon Service Provider Network – highlighting its recognition as an e-commerce expert and a trusted Amazon partner.
Deborah Melluish, Senior Partner and member of the judging panel commented; “Venture Forge were very deserving of this award by showing incredible strategy and growth through times where most businesses have struggled. Furthermore, they have not only allowed themselves to grow, but supported other businesses exceed their own targets and create new jobs across the country”.
Andrew, CEO of Venture Forge, had this to say; “We are so proud to see Venture Forge be recognised for this award. The team are thoroughly excited for what the future holds for the business, and we look forward to attending the Business of the Year Award event in July”.
Deborah Melluish was joined on the judging panel by Martin Hathaway (MYCCI), Dave Wood (Boulton Estate Agents) and Richard Kenworthy (Begbies). Venture Forge now go through to the Business of the Year Award which will be held in July 2022.
Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that Snövargar has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award.
Snövargar is a dog accessory business which was officially launched in April 2021 by Danielle Sugden and Kieran Corley. Their love for dogs, and especially for their own dogs, Alaska, Everest and Nova alongside their passion for hiking, nature and animal well-being was the inspiration that gave them the idea to begin making their own dog collars using a vegan leather alternative.
This idea allowed them to envision a whole range of dog accessories which are completely vegan, and all packaging is recyclable and/or compostable. Snövargar offset their business carbon-footprint by funding climate change solution through Ecologi and through them, Snövargar plant 22 trees every month as a business.
James Burgess, Partner and member of the judging panel commented; “Snövargar is a perfect example of someone investing into their true passion and using it to benefit others as well as themselves. They impressed the judges by creating a perfect balance between high quality service and product, and true commitment to great causes such as Angels for Animals.
Danielle, one of the founders of Snövargar, had this to say; “We are so excited that Snövargar has been recognised for our passion of creating products that protect animal welfare. We pride ourselves in ensuring that all products are safe, reliable high-quality and high-class.”
James Burgess was joined on the judging panel by Martin Hathaway (MYCCI), Jenny Hill (Kirklees) and Sarah Harwood (Barclays). Snövargar now go through to the Business of the Year Award which will be held in July 2022.
Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that Torchbearer Interactive Ltd has been awarded the Business of the Month Award for December 2021.
Torchbearer Interactive works with customers in a variety of sectors providing a broad range of technological services including software design and development, games development, cloud hosting and network architecture and technical consultancy. The company was set up by three Huddersfield University students in 2016 who have a passion for coding and programming. Initially set up as a games development studio, the team at Torchbearer has used its skills to offer additional services and grow the business.
James Burgess, Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel commented; “Torchbearer submitted an impressive application detailing the business’s growth and commitment to the region through employment opportunities and profile. The team’s passion for what they do was evident, and their future looks very bright.”
Jon Langley, Co-Founder & Director of Torchbearer Interactive said; “We have worked hard to build a business that we are all passionate about and we are extremely proud to have it recognised by this award. We have ambitious plans for our business and, although our work reaches internationally, we are very proud of our West Yorkshire roots.”
Torchbearer Interactive now goes through to the Business of the Year Award which will be held in July 2022.
The Business of the Month Award is run in conjunction with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber and the Department for International Trade.
Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that TrueHR has been awarded the Business of the Month Award for November 2021.
TrueHR is a human resources, mediation and development service provider based in Mirfield boasting clients from a variety of sectors around the country. The company was founded in 2016 by Cat Macdonald, a HR professional with over 30 years’ human resources experience in the industry and a trained Certified Workplace Mediator, who wanted to follow her passion to work with people to engage, develop and motivate them whilst delivering the admin and support required from a HR team.
Phil Clarke, Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel said; “TrueHR has thrived over the last few years despite the pandemic and has supported clients through the furlough scheme, restructuring businesses and employee engagement and retention. What sets them apart is the focus on the wellbeing of staff and an emphasis on employee retention.”
Cat Macdonald, owner of TrueHR commented; “I am so proud to receive this award on behalf of my fantastic team. We have worked hard to build a business that provides a pragmatic approach and to become a trusted, honest and professional HR adviser to our clients.”
True HR are the sixth monthly winner in the 2021/22 series and will now go forward to the Business of the Year which will be held in July 2022. The Business of the Month Award is run in conjunction with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber and the Department for International Trade. Many of the region’s most successful businesses are amongst the winners.
Website: www.truehr.org.uk/
Easy Bathrooms is the consumer and trade arm of Cubico UK Ltd. Cubico was founded in 2012 to sell bathroom products to independent retailers. However, the strategy developed a few years later and the company opened a network of their own showrooms across the UK and Easy Bathrooms was born. Since then, the company has seen rapid growth, employs hundreds of people and makes a significant contribution to the region.
Deborah Melluish, Senior Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel said; “Easy Bathrooms is an incredibly impressive business with ambitious plans. The judging panel highlighted the company’s commitment to the region through their desire to acquire new premises due to growth but to remain in the same location in order to retain their existing staff. Furthermore, during the pandemic the company created more than 300 new jobs and opened 35 new stores.”
Lee Reed, Head of Marketing at Easy Bathrooms commented; “It is fantastic that the team’s hard work and achievements have been recognised by this award. We invest in our staff who work hard and deliver excellent customer service which is what makes the business so successful. It is an exciting time at Easy Bathrooms as we move to new premises and look forward to a very promising future.”
Website: www.easybathrooms.com/
Town Hall Group has been awarded the Eaton Smith Business of the Month Award for September 2021. Rachel Dilley, Gavin Rees and Nigel Allman attended Eaton Smith’s offices last week to be presented with the award.
Town Hall Group is a consortium of companies with one shared vision which is to excel and innovate the dental industry. Founded in 2012 with a passion for clinical excellence, Town Hall Group now comprises 8 separate companies and employs 30 people. The judges were impressed with the team’s commitment to client care and their contribution to the local community.
Alison Palmer, Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel commented; “Town Hall Group has been built on a dedication to innovation and excellence which fits perfectly with the ethos of our Business Awards. The creation of the Town Hall Foundation which helps the disabled and disadvantages receive treatment is further testament to their commitment to contributing to the community.”
Rachel Dilley, Chief Operating Officer at Town Hall Group said; “We are delighted to have been recognised with the Business of the Month Award. Our team works hard to ensure all our clients receive the best treatment and we put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. From the wellbeing of our businesses and organisations, to the individual wellbeing of each and every staff member under our umbrella, to the those in the local area we call home, we are continually striving to be a body that exemplifies community care.”
The Business of the Month Award is run in conjunction with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber and the Department for International Trade. Town Hall Group is now automatically entered into the Business of the Year Award which will take place in July 2022.
Website: https://townhallgroup.co.uk/
Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that Social Progress has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award.
Social Progress is a social media marketing agency based in Honley. The company was founded in 2011 by Janet Bebb who began by providing LinkedIn training to individuals looking for employment. Ten years later and the company provides a full social media marketing service and employs eight people.
Phil Clarke, Partner and member of the judging panel said; “Social Progress impressed the judges with their commitment to providing the best quality service to clients through continual professional development to make sure they stay ahead in the dynamic environment of social media marketing. The company also makes a significant contribution to the local business community by running and participating in networking event as well as providing social media services to local events.
Janet Bebb, owner and founder of Social Progress commented; “I am really proud that our business has been recognised by this award. Our team is dedicated to ensuring our clients’ businesses are promoted in the most effective way.”
Phil Clarke was joined on the judging panel by Martin Hathaway (MYCCI), Annie Bradley (DIT), Sue Cooke (3M BIC) and Viv Jebson (The Marketing Centre). Social Progress now go through to the Business of the Year Award which will be held in July 2022.
Website: socialprogress.co.uk/
Go Shred was established in 2014 by Mike Cluskey who had previously been a Director at a large shredding company. Today it is a family run business with strong ethical values and impressive ambitions.
Chris Taylor, Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel said; “The judges were impressed with the investment in staff training and wellbeing as well as the company’s contribution to the local area. The emphasis on providing a high-quality service to its customers was also demonstrated in the application. The judges believe Go Shred has a very exciting future.”
Mike Cluskey, MD of Go Shred said; “We are extremely proud to have our business recognised by this award. We have worked hard over the years to create a business that we are all happy to work in which is reflected in our high standards of customer service.”
Website: www.goshred.co.uk/
Halifax based Plus Health Co has been awarded The Eaton Smith Business of the Month Award for June 2021. The Physiotherapy and Pilates business was founded in 2007 by Jen Redfern who has put her passion to work and grown the business from initially being her and a couple of clients in 2007 to now having a team of physiotherapists who support employees in large, local organisations as their clients.
Phil Clarke, Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel said; “The judges were impressed with Plus Health Co’s dedication to their clients and commitment to delivering the best client experience. It is clear that Plus Health Co has invested in staff training and development as well as a client feedback programme. The future looks very promising for Plus Health Co and they are a worthy winner of the Business of the Month Award”.
Jen Redfern commented on winning the award; “After such a difficult year for many it is wonderful for the business to receive this award. We work hard to continuously develop ourselves professionally and we pride ourselves on creating strong relationships with our clients in order to understand their needs and provide them with high quality service. I am delighted that the judges have recognised this”.
Plus Health Co are the first monthly winner in the 2021/22 series and will now go through to the Business of the Year Award which will be held in July 2022. The Business of the Month Award is run in conjunction with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber and the Department for International Trade.
Website: plushealthcompany.co.uk/
Easy Bathrooms is the consumer and trade arm of Cubico UK Ltd. Cubico was founded in 2012 to sell bathroom products to independent retailers. However, the strategy developed a few years later and the company opened a network of their own showrooms across the UK and Easy Bathrooms was born. Since then, the company has seen rapid growth, employs hundreds of people and makes a significant contribution to the region.
Deborah Melluish, Senior Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel said; “Easy Bathrooms is an incredibly impressive business with ambitious plans. The judging panel highlighted the company’s commitment to the region through their desire to acquire new premises due to growth but to remain in the same location in order to retain their existing staff. Furthermore, during the pandemic the company created more than 300 new jobs and opened 35 new stores.”
Lee Reed, Head of Marketing at Easy Bathrooms commented; “It is fantastic that the team’s hard work and achievements have been recognised by this award. We invest in our staff who work hard and deliver excellent customer service which is what makes the business so successful. It is an exciting time at Easy Bathrooms as we move to new premises and look forward to a very promising future.”
Website: www.easybathrooms.com/
Flow Fulfilment expertise in marketing and fulfilment services, providing numerous services to businesses including direct mail, hybrid mail, leaflet distribution, contract packing, pick and pack, and graphic design.
Phillip Clarke, Partner at Eaton Smith Solicitors, and member of the judging panel commented; “Flow Fulfilment has shown incredible business development and growth, especially in recent years. The expert knowledge they have within the industry is what does and will elevate them above other businesses within the same industry. They impressed the judges by creating a perfect balance between high quality service and product, and true commitment to providing thorough support to other businesses with their own development.
Andrew Robinson, Head of Sales and Marketing at The Flow Group had this to say: “Winning this award is a great achievement for our company. I immediately shared the news with our team, as it’s entirely down to them that Flow Fulfillment is growing so fast and making such a difference for our clients’ businesses. We look forward to meeting fellow winners at the Business of the Year Awards in the Summer!”
Phillip Clarke was joined on the judging panel by Martin Hathaway (MYCCI), Jenny Hill (Kirklees), David Abel (Vision IFA) and Richard Hitchcock (The Kirkwood).
Website: flow-uk.com/
Go Shred was established in 2014 by Mike Cluskey who had previously been a Director at a large shredding company. Today it is a family run business with strong ethical values and impressive ambitions.
Chris Taylor, Partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel said; “The judges were impressed with the investment in staff training and wellbeing as well as the company’s contribution to the local area. The emphasis on providing a high-quality service to its customers was also demonstrated in the application. The judges believe Go Shred has a very exciting future.”
Mike Cluskey, MD of Go Shred said; “We are extremely proud to have our business recognised by this award. We have worked hard over the years to create a business that we are all happy to work in which is reflected in our high standards of customer service.”
Website: www.goshred.co.uk/
