Choose a small business to win our £1k People’s Choice Award
Win £25k to give your business a boost
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Another business, another boost
Since 2020, we’ve given almost £100k to small businesses through our Business Boost grant. Entries are closed for this year, but we’re still giving away £1,000 for your favourite small business.
It’s your chance to get involved and choose the business you think deserves a boost. Vote for which small business should win our People’s Choice Award to help make a difference for one small business.
Get to know our finalists or remind yourself of the judging criteria.
Voting closes on 12 December so don’t miss the chance to have your say.
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Meet our 2024 finalists
Wild Chai
Authentic and healthy chai blends
from sisters Jasmine and Alicia
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The Vegan Patty Lady
Authentic Jamaican vegan patties made
from high-quality plant-based ingredients
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Little Perth
Husband and wife-run Aussie-inspired
florist and speciality coffee shop
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Thornborough Cider
Small-batch cidery working with locally sourced apples and natural fermentation methods
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What to look for in an entry
- A great business story told with passion and enthusiasm
Do they have a personal story that inspired their business or an infectious passion for what they do? - An innovative idea
Is the business idea unique or innovative in some way? Would they stand out in their industry? - A strong emphasis on social impact
How will their business idea improve their community or the world around them? - A good plan
Do you believe in their plan for spending the money and will it make a real difference? - A strong understanding of business or their industry
Are they able to clearly demonstrate why their business or product is needed?
Key dates to remember
- 16 August
Applications open! Tell us about your business, and how our Business Boost would help. See what our judges are looking for above. - 15 October
Remember to get your entry in before the 15 October deadline. - 15 November
We’ll announce our #BusinessBoost shortlist – keep an eye out for a Simply Business email to see if you’ve made it. - 20 December
We’ll announce our 2024 #BusinessBoost winner.
Get to know last year’s winner
Last year’s winner was Claire Marachais of Fair-Well, a north London based refill store and mobile home delivery service. Claire was selected out of 17,000 entries across the UK and impressed our judges with her drive, passion, and commitment to social impact.
Read more about Fair-Well’s story, why they won, and how they’re using the £25,000 grant to boost their business.
Our previous winners
Y.O.U underwear
“Winning Business Boost will enable us to grow, reach more people, have an even greater impact… and really allow me to focus on the business so that we can make the big difference I know we are capable of.”
Watch This Sp_ce
“To suddenly get this injection of money makes such a difference to a small business like ours. This has changed everything for us.”
Rowan Bay
“Without the grant, none of this would have been possible.”