Featuring: SME News- Midland Enterprise Awards 2024 Best Debt Recovery Agency 2024 Since its establishment in 2006, DSL UK Ltd (DSL UK) has collected an impressive £16 million for its clients within the veterinary and commercial business sectors. It takes a personal interest in every one of its clients and treats their cases with equal importance, ensuring they receive their payments on time. By combining local knowledge, traditional debt collection methods, and a proactive, professional approach, the agency works hard to recover every penny owed in a sustainable, flexible, and controlled way. Now, as DSL UK is recognised within the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024, we speak to CEO Mike Brooks to learn more about what makes it such an award-winning agency. Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024
SME News- Midland Enterprise Awards 2024 Best Construction Scaffolding Solutions Company 2024 - West Midlands Mark Ginders Limited T/A Intercity Scaffolding Leveraging more than 40 years’ worth of first-hand experience in this business, Mark Ginders Limited, trading as Intercity Scaffolding, offers a professional and comprehensive service that is primarily focused on providing scaffolding solutions for the homebuilding sector. With such expertise at its disposal, it is no surprise that the company’s client base is primarily comprised of major UK housebuilding firms that operate in both the domestic and affordable housing spheres. Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024
Nestled at the heart of England, the Midlands is a region defined by its rich historical tapestry, vibrant cultural scene, and dynamic economic landscape. From the rolling hills of the Peak District to the bustling streets of Birmingham, the Midlands encapsulates a diverse blend of tradition and innovation, both urban and rural. The Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024 seeks to honour the spirit of excellence and innovation that thrives within this region. Recognising businesses across a full spectrum of industries, from advanced manufacturing and technology to hospitality and retail, these awards aim to spotlight those who are not only contributing to the Midlands’ economic vitality but are also setting benchmarks for quality, sustainability, and creativity. As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the Midlands has long been a hub of enterprise and ingenuity. The Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024 will highlight the best and brightest who make this region a true cornerstone of British business, acknowledging the role they play in shaping a future that remains true to the region’s heritage of progress and resilience. Phone: +44 (0) 203 970 0010 Website: www.sme-news.co.uk Sofi Parry Senior Editor No information contained on or in this website constitutes investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. Neither AI nor any of its associated entities are authorised to give financial advice of any nature nor are they regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Prior to making any investment, AI recommends that any prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of that investment. AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility. Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024
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46. Tamworth Home Care Limited: Most Compassionate Domiciliary Care Agency 2024 – West Midlands 47. ABR Solicitors Limited: Criminal Defence Solicitors of the Year 2024 48. Munton Roofing Contractors: Best Nationwide Full-Service Roofing Contractors 2024 & UK SME Roofing Trade Quality Excellence Award 2024 49. Morgan Clark Limited: Nationwide Loss Assessor of the Year 2024 50. Commercial Networks Limited: Best Bespoke Business IT Support Solutions 2024 - Staffordshire 51. Wright Care at Home: Home Care Team of the Year 2024 - Lincolnshire 52. Fónua UK Limited: Best Mobile & Consumer Electronics Distributor 2024 - West Midlands & Excellence Award for Mobile Supply Chain Solutions 2024 – West Midlands 53. Advanced Packaging Limited: Best Multi-Sector Cardboard Packaging Supplier 2024 54. Clark Brookes Turner Cary Solicitors: Sustained Excellence in Legal Services 2024 - West Bromwich 55. Nordic Timber Buildings Ltd: Best Timber Building Products & Services Company 2024 56. SEPAR International: Most Client-Focused Security & Risk Management Support Company 2024 - West Midlands 57. Three Point Design Ltd: Most Innovative National Retail 58. Incap Electronics UK Ltd: Best Full-Service EMS Provider 2024 59. D J Pink Con struction Ltd: Best Steel Framed Construction Company 2024 - West Midlands 60. DSK Interiors Limited: Best Specialist Joinery Manufacturer 2024 – Nottinghamshire 61. Target Fire Systems: Best Fixed Fire Protection Systems Specialists 2024 62. Wyke Financial: Best Full-Service Mortgage & Insurance Specialists 2024 - Northamptonshire 63. Shortland Horne Property Management: Best Lettings Marketing Agent 2024 - Coventry 64. First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans: Best Business Loans Provider 2024 - East Midlands 65. Wrights Estate Agents: Most Trusted Residential Real Estate Agency 2024 – Shropshire 66. Approved Bathrooms, Kitchens & Tiling: Most Trusted Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelling Company 2024 - Derbyshire & SME Excellence Award for High-Quality Marble Bath & Shower Room Projects 2024 67. Fair Result: Best Nationwide Family Law Firm 2024 & UK SME Client Service Excellence Award 2024 68. Mercury Accountants Ltd: Most Client-Focused SME Accounting Firm 2024 – East Midlands 69. Oediamond Academy: Best Spiritual Health & Holistic Therapy Practice 2024 - Northamptonshire
SME News - Midland Enterprise Awards 2024/ 6 Best Debt Recovery Agency 2024 Since its establishment in 2006, DSL UK Ltd (DSL UK) has collected an impressive £16 million for its clients within the veterinary and commercial business sectors. It takes a personal interest in every one of its clients and treats their cases with equal importance, ensuring they receive their payments on time. By combining local knowledge, traditional debt collection methods, and a proactive, professional approach, the agency works hard to recover every penny owed in a sustainable, flexible, and controlled way. Now, as DSL UK is recognised within the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024, we speak to CEO Mike Brooks to learn more about what makes it such an award-winning agency. “As a specialised agency, DSL UK offers tailored recovery processes to meet the unique requirements of each practice and maintain positive relationships between vet practices and their clients, presenting a promising opportunity for the industry.” DSL UK Ltd estimates that veterinary practices in the UK could be owed up to an eye-watering £530 million by their customers, with two in three small businesses grappling with late payments in 2023. Late payments are an increasing issue that causes decline in business growth, and DSL UK emphasises the importance for businesses to keep on top of their outstanding accounts in order to improve cashflow. Often, all that is needed is a friendly reminder for customers to complete payment – but, if they are proving difficult, this is where DSL UK can help. With commitment to excellence at its core, DSL UK has positioned itself as one of the top performers within the UK debt collection industry. It has, over the last 18 years, built up a stellar reputation, with its clients knowing they can rely on it to manage their accounts receivable with efficiency, reducing their financial stress and improving their overall cashflow. Key to this outstanding service delivery is the company’s structured processes, which ensure effective, seamless experiences that lead to customer satisfaction. The DSL UK team brings to the table a wealth of experience in the industry, which enables them to work as an extension of each client’s practice or business. This means the team will handle all the complexities of debt collection, while the client focuses on what they do best. Mike tells us, “This partnership approach ensures veterinary practices and commercial businesses can maintain strong relationships with their clients as we manage the often-delicate process of collecting overdue payments with compassion, sensitivity, and professionalism.” In order to deal with each case carefully and appropriately, the team keep a progressive and people-centred outlook, being aware and responsive when it comes to issues affecting clients and their customers. All of the company’s staff complete vulnerability training so they are well-versed in how to deal with clients’ customers correctly and can adapt to the situation as needed. “DSL UK is committed to supporting the veterinary sector and reducing levels of late payments and bad debt in the longer term. We are partnered suppliers of the SPVS, Veterinary Management Group (VMG), and Buysure; regularly present at industry events; and offer resources such as a free debt toolkit and expert articles to raise awareness about debt recovery and help practices to improve their cashflow.” Not only is DSL UK dedicated to ensuring its team have all the knowledge and training needed to succeed in their roles, but it also keeps its finger on the pulse of the industry. Mike tells us the latest: “There is optimism in the industry, with a resurgence of owner-operated practices after years of corporate acquisitions. Certain corporations are subcontracting finance processes, prompting customer frustration with offshore call centres and a shift towards smaller, more personalised local practices. The CMA’s (Competition and Markets Authority) role is crucial, especially in areas where a single corporation owns all veterinary practices, limiting consumer choice.” He goes on to share how DSL UK is now eagerly anticipating an intriguing second half of the year for the industry. Following a successful debut at the London Vet Show in 2023, the company is thrilled to announce its return this year with an enhanced stand design. Delegates can schedule complementary appointments with its highly skilled and experienced debt prevention experts, a unique offering in the industry, while enjoying a cup of coffee. This isn’t all, for the management team at DSL UK are also set to speak at the Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) CPD event in Exeter on 26th September. Mike comments, “We are excited to connect with members and share valuable debt-prevention insights.” Ultimately, it is clear to see what makes DSL UK Ltd our Best Debt Recovery Agency 2024, with the exceptional debt collection service it delivers time and again. Its dedication really shines through towards ensuring its clients receive the funds they are rightfully owed, while also handling the situation with care in order to maintain a positive relationship between business and customer. We extend our congratulations to the agency and look forward to seeing what the future holds. Company: DSL UK Ltd Contact: Mike Brooks Email: [email protected] Website: www.dsluk.net
As a premier provider of quality scaffolding solutions to the UK’s housing sector, Intercity Scaffolding is in a league of its own, making the most of its central location in Staffordshire’s Newcastle-under-Lyme to service clients across the region. Beyond this, the nearby Midlands motorway network also enables the business to offer its comprehensive services within a 50-mile radius of its hometown, including right up to and throughout the North West, one of the most profitable regions for the business. Besides its work with new builds and across the general housing market, one of Intercity Scaffolding’s other defining areas of expertise sees it carry out work on dangerous structures, which are those deemed to be either hazardous or an imminent danger to public safety. In a similar vein, the team here also specialise in projects relating to historical or listed buildings. All of the work that is carried out on these sorts of properties is done so with the greatest care and attention to detail, with the safety of its workforce equally paramount for the company. To ensure the highest standards are met and compliance is achieved, the company ensures that all of its staff are fully qualified and accredited by the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS). This is just the tip of the iceberg, and initiatives such as maintaining regular training schemes – including all relevant health and safety standards and any necessary refresher courses – see that staff are always performing at an industry-high level. Underlying this is the fact that the majority of the company’s staff have also been with it for many years. “The continuity of staff is most important in maintaining good relationships with our clients on site”, explains Commercial Director Carol Arkley. Achieving such continuity is not always easy however, especially in an industry that is anything but. The construction space is in a constant state of change, with one of the current trends that the team have picked up on involving more affordable homes being offered in the sites that are operated by the sector’s primary domestic house building firms, this likely as a response to the cost-of-living crisis. Furthermore, with the new government having promised to build up to 1.5 million affordable new homes during their tenure in parliament, this is a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down. Always one to adjust their offerings to the needs of the wider market, the team here are fully prepared to carry on undertaking this sort of work, ultimately contributing to creating a positive and upwards movement in the UK’s housing market. In fact, this is something that the company has recently been celebrated for with an industry award. Carol tells us “We recently received the Subcontractor of the Year 2024 Award from one of the major housebuilding PLCs in the North West area”, this being David Wilson Homes (part of Barrett Developments PLC) , a company that presents a series of awards at its annual Subcontractor & Supplier Conference. Commenting on this award, the namesake company director, Mark Ginders himself, wrote, “Thanks to all our staff for an award well deserved, especially in these challenging times”, underscoring both his gratitude and appreciation for his team. Looking ahead to the future of the company, the rest of 2024 and beyond is set to be much the same for Intercity Scaffolding, with the excellent service that it provides to clients, the thing that that truly sets it apart in this space, set to be reaffirmed once again. Moreover, with the housing market also picking up following a more stagnant period, the business also believes that a significant upturn is on the cards for not only the few remaining months of this year, but also as we enter into 2025. Named as the Best Construction Scaffolding Solutions Company 2024 - West Midlands, Mark Ginders Limited T/A Intercity Scaffolding has all of the tools at its disposal – literally – to see a job done right first time. We wish the business and its team all the best as they continue to set the gold standard for construction scaffolding excellence across the West Midlands. Company: Mark Ginders Limited T/A Intercity Scaffolding [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Web Address: https://www.intercityscaffolding.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ginders-64ab6093 Leveraging more than 40 years’ worth of first-hand experience in this business, Mark Ginders Limited, trading as Intercity Scaffolding, offers a professional and comprehensive service that is primarily focused on providing scaffolding solutions for the homebuilding sector. With such expertise at its disposal, it is no surprise that the company’s client base is primarily comprised of major UK housebuilding firms that operate in both the domestic and affordable housing spheres. Best Construction Scaffolding Solutions Company 2024 - West Midlands
SME News - Midland Enterprise Awards 2024/ 8 Throughout history, motorcycles have been regarded as carefully crafted works of art that are specifically designed with safety, comfort, and style in mind. Each rider has their own preference and, when it’s just them and their bike, you need to ensure that your products match their respective expectations. Though doing so may pose a challenge to most, Transylvania Engineering Services leverages an internationally acclaimed motorcycle design and development consultancy process to elevate the quality output of such an individualised industry. Below, we take a closer look at what this award-winning engineering consultancy does differently, and how its guidance is paving the way for a new age of motorcycle production. Founded in 2015 with the vision of becoming both the East Midlands’ and Transylvania’s leading motorcycle engineering consultancy, Transylvania Engineering Services is a dedicated specialist whose impact can currently be felt across the UK and Romania alike. Primarily focused on the design of complete motorcycle chassis for large OEM motorcycle manufacturers, Transylvania Engineering Services has spent close to a decade bringing quality products to the market. Partnered with its production equipment design capabilities, this award-winning entity has quickly become a favourite among the industry, with its influence consistently encouraging collectives to think bigger than ever before. Operating out of offices positioned in the East Midlands and Transylvania, Transylvania Engineering Services connects with manufacturers who are looking to breathe new life into their products. Beginning with the consultation and conceptualisation stages, the company offers up its expertise to fully explore the initial data provided – be it a comprehensive specification sheet for a distinct motorcycle chassis, or a short-term project plan to create pneumatic arms, testing rigs, bespoke machinery, jigs, and fixtures. No matter the breadth of detail included, Transylvania Engineering Services is committed to generating ideas in CAD schemes that are robustly supported by careful calculations and benchmarking. Transylvania Engineering Services has gone above and beyond to devise strategies and conceptualisation approaches that honour the importance of a solid plan, and look to build upon it to cultivate something truly special. In this vein, Transylvania Engineering Services takes great joy in its work – it finds every aspect as thrilling as the next, with each turn presenting a new opportunity for a showcase of fluidity, organisational skills, and passion. Combined, these factors allow this awardwinning consultancy to deliver concepts that are thoughtfully crafted to ensure minimal changes are made during production. Director Radu Bojan tells us, “We have successfully delivered many types of projects in the motorcycle industry: current support, detailing and release for manufacture, simulation and optimisation, “mule” bikes for testing, styling bucks, model year updates, large areas of completely new chassis. The flagship project we are most proud of is the Best International Motorcycle Design & Development Consultant 2024
make a company great is to invest in great people, and it applies this logic to how it treats its staff. In essence, Transylvania Engineering Services is passionate about ongoing employee development, with many high potential graduates often benefitting from its guidance and evolving into confident engineers. Exemplary in its approach – one that sees it adapting to the varying needs of each individual to ensure a unique growth experience – Transylvania Engineering Services has asserted itself as more than just an award-winning motorcycle design and development consultancy. Following the motorcycle industry’s emergence from the pandemic, there have been more inspired and inventive ideas popping up than ever before. Though exciting, there are few who are willing to adjust themselves to create concepts for such products, leaving many having to discard plans that deserve to be given a chance. Transylvania Engineering Services exists to present the opportunity to ambitious clients – those who are seeking to do something different, and need a little bit of guidance to make it happen. Equipped with over 20 years of experience, Transylvania Engineering Services is the definitive choice for anyone looking for unwavering support, and it is this attribute that has consistently enticed companies across Europe. The Midlands Enterprise Awards was a programme initially founded to bring attention to Midlands-based collectives that were set on going above and beyond to imagine a new future for their respective industries. To this day, SME News finds itself overwhelmingly honoured to be able to present these very companies with the platform they deserve, and no entity within the motorcycle design trade has earned it more than Transylvania Engineering Services. Throughout its tenure, this exceptional consultancy has transcended what it means to be a design consultant, and has become a reliable partner for those wanting to bring their products to life in outstanding and imaginative ways. It is for this very reason that SME News is delighted to feature Transylvania Engineering Services in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024. Equipped with determination, talent, and an eye for what the motorcycle industry needs as we step into a new age of automotive production, the collective has certainly earned itself a position among the greats. We hope that adding the title of Best International Motorcycle Design & Development Consultant 2024 to its broad list of accomplishments will only help to empower Transylvania Engineering Services further, as it continues its pursuit of ongoing development. Contact: Radu Bojan Company: Transylvania Engineering Services Ltd Web Address: www.transylvania-engineering.com complete Conceptual Phase of Triumph Bonneville Bobber, where using the existing family engine the design spanned for almost a year. This has resulted in a unique swingarm and suspension system on the market, together with a clever centre package of split airbox and harness routed through the frame spine and twin exhausts. The single seat layout with rear mudguard mounted directly to the swingarm exposes the suspension linkage and makes the bike extremely interesting. Furthermore, we also have co-authors in patents for Vitesco Technologies on ECU for Hybrid Electric Vehicles and innovations for Rolls Royce Aerospace.” To achieve such excellent outcomes, Transylvania Engineering Services liaisons with a selection of trusted styling studios. Through this process, it is able to determine packaging constraints, functionality, and cosmetic outside form, all to ensure that any components and sub-systems produced are able to operate at the highest degree available. Though these projects’ length can span anywhere from months to years, the increased quality they secure promises to far surpass the competition. Helping to formulate the best concept for a client is where Transylvania Engineering Services truly excels, and it carries this mindset with it throughout each and every project – be it pertaining to motorcycle design, or production equipment development. However, technical prowess and a flair for effective planning and conceptualisation are not the only elements that have contributed toward Transylvania Engineering Services’ success. Alongside its dedication to quality, the collective remains avid in upholding a level of integrity that simply cannot be beaten. Shared by both its customers and its internal team, this sense of integrity encourages a certain comfort through transparency, allowing people to openly voice concerns, opinions, and thoughts without being judged for them. Transylvania Engineering Services’ commitment to upholding ethical standards and positive communication has created a foundation for long-term friendships, ultimately elevating it in the eyes of the wider market. This mentality is further reflected through how Transylvania Engineering Services views its dedicated team of experts. As a collective, it unanimously agrees that the only way to
SME News - Midland Enterprise Awards 2024/ 10 Though officially formed just five years ago, ADHD 360 has been a two-decade-long journey for Phil Anderton and Lisa Mangle. When the pair met, over 20 years ago, they realised that they shared a dream of bettering the lives of people with ADHD. Both Phil and Lisa had first-hand experience of the support provided to those with ADHD in the system, Phil, who was a Senior Police Officer and Lisa an Advanced Nurse Practitioner specialising in ADHD for the NHS. Phil and Lisa both agreed that not enough was being done for people with ADHD and continued to help fight the challenges through their respective careers. In 2016, they found themselves working on the same research project and the mission progressed. In 2018, ADHD 360 was officially founded, and the company has since established a reputation for delivering world class assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for both ADHD and Autism. ADHD 360 aims to provide excellent treatment that is focused on getting its patients’ ADHD under control as quickly as possible, via methods that are kept to the highest medical standards. “With technology enabled processes, a meaningful human interface at the time of assessment, coupled with a medical treatment protocol that commences without unnecessary delay, ADHD 360 delivers over 1,100 new patient assessments a month, across the whole of the UK,” Phil tells us. “Embracing the digital revolution, making appropriate use of Augmented Intelligence throughout processes, ADHD 360’s processes are lean and effective. Despite this, the video conference underpins every element of the assessment process, where our patients repeatedly tell us that they feel listened to and validated for the first time.” Receiving an ADHD diagnosis can be a challenging and confusing time, especially when an individual is not provided with reliable, educational resources designed to help manage their ADHD. ADHD 360 recognises this, and offers an allinclusive diagnosis and treatment package, from initial screening to long-term management, encompassing every facet of ADHD care. When working with ADHD 360, patients are not just treated as another patient, but as a valued individual deserving of specialised care. The hardworking team consists of experienced ADHD Clinicians who are not only highly qualified but deeply committed to offering evidencebased, tailored treatment plans that exactly match each patient’s unique ADHD profile. The company recognises that ADHD is a complex condition that presents differently across individuals, based on factors such as age and sex. To combat this challenge, ADHD 360 has incorporated QbCheck, an evidence-based test designed to enhance the ADHD assessment and treatment process. The test uses motion tracking systems and computerised tasks to provide invaluable data on the core symptoms of ADHD: hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. When ADHD 360 noticed the lack of skilled, competent resources in the field of ADHD, it became an accredited provider of training, developing its own advanced ADHD clinical training programme. Now, the Academy ensures that all new joiners are suitably trained and qualified, enabling them to provide the world class service ADHD 360 is renowned for. Citations from previous patients that have undergone ADHD 360’s diagnosis process attest to the company’s professionalism, expertise, and seamless approach to diagnosis and treatment. ADHD 360 is making waves in the field of ADHD diagnosis, often speeding the process years at a time. It is estimated that there are a total of 2.6 million people in the UK with ADHD, a figure consisting of 708,000 children and 1.9 million adults. Finding supportive resources can be difficult when first diagnosed, and this challenge can lead to further consequences. ADHD 360 is one of the UK’s largest single specialist ADHD clinics, diagnosing and treating patients across the UK via video conference. Below, we take a closer look at the commendable work undertaken by ADHD 360 with specialist insights from Phil Anderton, the CEO. ADHD Diagnosis Specialists of the Year 2024
“ADHD 360 makes it so much easier and faster to get assessed,” writes Amrit. “I never thought it would be so seamless. The portal makes all the steps a breeze, with you in control of all the choices. Carl was amazing and understanding in my assessment, and QbCheck was eye opening, but confirmed the findings. I cannot recommend them enough.” “I recently had the pleasure of receiving care from ADHD 360, and I can’t speak highly enough about my experience,” reports Michael. “I was treated with kindness and professionalism. I was particularly impressed with how quickly I was seen within just 12 weeks, which is a fantastic turnaround time. Liam Fleury, who handled my case, was exceptional. He made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. ADHD 360 has truly exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for dedicated, timely, and professional care, I highly recommend them.” Many patients referred to long waiting times for ADHD assessments and treatments through the NHS and were thankful for ADHD 360’s speedy services. The company remains committed to educating its patients on their alternative options, as the excessively long wait can often prompt individuals to explore other avenues. One option is exercising the Right To Choose. Patients based in England under the NHS have a legal right to choose their mental healthcare provider and mental healthcare team. This right means that patients can choose alternative providers when the waiting time for their assessment is too long. When exercising their Right to Choose, patients can choose ADHD 360 as their specialist mental healthcare provider after meeting the criteria for assessment through a screening questionnaire. In turn, this relieves the strain placed on the NHS, which is experiencing stretched resources following the pandemic. In addition to this, out of date guidance and rules contribute to slowing down the progress and building long waiting lists. Traditional channels are struggling with the pressure of the current waiting lists for ADHD diagnosis. “The private sector has a role in this future,” says Phil. “ADHD 360 provides more NHS contracted and non-contracted activity than the whole of NHS England combined, and we proudly consider ourselves as ‘the national solution to the ADHD crisis’.” Looking ahead, ADHD 360 continues to expand to meet the growing demand for treatment. Now, the company’s focus is on international growth, where it has spotted a clear demand for assistance. ADHD 360 is currently developing opportunities in Australia, USA, and the Middle East to extend the scope of its aid to those that need it. Simultaneously, the company will continue enhancing its offerings within the UK. Changes in NHS commissioning rules are enabling the company to expand its NHS offerings, enabling it to further help the NHS through its operations. SME News hosts the Midlands Enterprise Awards every year to highlight and celebrate the innovative talent thriving across the Midlands. The awards aim to recognise the wide array of businesses contributing to the region’s economy and achieving excellence every day. For its dedication to enhancing the lives of those with ADHD through streamlined diagnostic and treatment services that display a strong commitment to its patients’ wellbeing, SME News is delighted to award ADHD 360 with the title of ADHD Diagnosis Specialists of the Year 2024. If you are in need of expert ADHD resources or would like to begin your journey to diagnosis, visit ADHD 360’s website today. Contact: Phil Anderton Company: ADHD 360 Web Address: https://www.adhd-360.com
SME News - Midland Enterprise Awards 2024/ 12 Best Privately-Run Small Animal Vet Practice 2024 - Cannock Chase Every pet owner will agree that, when it comes to the health of their four-legged friend, compromise isn’t an option. You have to be certain that the veterinary practice overseeing the wellbeing of your pet is experienced, meticulous, and – above all else – compassionate. As an avid animal lover, Number 1 Vets promises to be exactly this, and more. Based in Cannock Chase, Number 1 Vets has quickly become the Midlands’ most dependable small animal vet practice, and below we explore just how it has distinguished itself as the definitive choice for local pet owners across the Cannock Chase region. Opening its doors to the pet owners of Cannock Chase in 2011, Number 1 Vets has spent the past thirteen years providing the highest standard of veterinary care and attention at a fantastic price point. Able to help the largest of dogs to the smallest of rodents, the clinic excels in offering a myriad of options to its clients, without having to abide by the limitations that face public practices. With no restrictions when it comes to referrals, Number 1 Vets enables pet owners to entrust the wellbeing of their animals to experts who are well versed in tackling any condition, without having to sacrifice precious time attempting to contact providers. Though professionalism is unquestionably important in any medical setting, veterinary practices have a unique responsibility on their hands – not only do they have to assure pet parents that their beloved animals are in the best possible hands, but they also need to instil this confidence in the pets themselves. Thankfully, each of Number 1 Vets’ four vets are some of Cannock Chase’s most devoted animal lovers, with their passion for helping pets in need showcased through every consultation, appointment, and procedure. Through and through, Number 1 Vets surpasses the expectations of owners, allowing animals and people alike to enjoy the experience, as opposed to dread it. Part of the reason why Number 1 Vets is able to produce such a welcoming atmosphere is due to the location itself. Making its home in a refurbished pub, Number 1 Vets tells the story of a founder who, upon seeing what was once a communal area fall into disrepair, sought to transform it into a hub in which people and pets could comfortably settle while seeking guidance and help. Homely, and pleased to accept anyone into its midst, Number 1 Vets maintains the inviting atmosphere of a public house, all while proudly standing as the area’s best choice for quality veterinary care. Partnered with the two friendly border collies who have made their home behind the counter, Number 1 Vets is a wonderful practice whose carefully crafted environment has consistently reassured both bipedal and four-legged clients. As the veterinary industry continues to lean toward a more corporate mindset – wherein owners are having to pay immense fees for less say in their pet’s care – there’s more pressure than ever before for independent clinics to respond to the outcry for thoughtful services. Thankfully, Number 1 Vets has been answering this call since the day it onboarded its first client, and it’s proven through its avid love for its craft that it has no plans of foregoing this attribute. With such a startling surge of big-name practices overtaking independent ones, the industry seems to have lost sight of the importance of privately-owned clinics, and Number 1 Vets is determined to remind people just how beneficial this form of veterinary practitioner is. Despite being a family-owned small animal practice, Number 1 Vets has had quite the impact on the lives of pet owners throughout Cannock Chase. Between the closeness of its team and the personal experiences of founder James Cadwallader, the practice is able to offer invaluable solutions to many pet health problems on-site at its homely clinic. Ideal for any who have been left reeling from negative veterinary experiences in the past, Number 1 Vets promises to be a compassionate companion through every step of your four-legged friend’s wellness journey, making it a standout entity in today’s pet care market. Finally, clients can rely on a practice that understands the nuances of its craft, and it’s a refreshing sight to see. Accredited with the Royal College Level 2 Practice Standards – the highest standard a small single site practice can achieve - Number 1 Vets is a veterinary clinic whose presence is quite simply a blessing to pet owners across Cannock Chase. If you’re somebody who has been struggling with rising vet fees as more and more practices make the switch from independent to corporate, there truly is no better place to turn to than Number 1 Vets. Comprised of friendly veterinarians who are fully committed to ensuring the wellbeing of even the tiniest of animals, and recognised by SME News as the Best Privately-Run Small Animal Vet Practice 2024 - Cannock Chase, the clinic brings pet care back to its fundamentals – a quality that will never fail to assure clients throughout the area. Here at SME News, we would like to extend our congratulations to the exceptional team at Number 1 Vets. Through your hard work and intense dedication, you have forged an essential link between new and old approaches to the veterinary world, enabling your clients to rest easy knowing their beloved pets are in the best possible hands. We sincerely hope that your position in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024 will empower you to continue on your upward trajectory, and we look forward to seeing how you excel as we progress into the latter half of 2024. Contact Details Contact: James Cadwallader Company: Number 1 Vets Web Address: https://number1vets.co.uk
SME News - Midland Enterprise Awards 2024/ 14 Everybody hopes to get something different out of running a business. Whether you have your sights on becoming a leader in your field, or simply bringing together a team of exemplary individuals to assist those in need of critical services, you have a responsibility as an entrepreneur to ensure you’re going about your goals in the optimal way. However, that isn’t to say that you must do so alone – there are those who are eager to help, and Martin Andrew is an award-winning example of this enthusiasm in practise. Martin has spent most of his tenure empowering entrepreneurs, owners, and leadership teams alike, and we explore how it leverages a detailed – yet digestible – method to secure consistent success below. Typically working alongside privately owned businesses who are genuinely concerned with both the internal and external growth of their collectives, Martin is an award-winning coaching consultancy that prides itself on leading others onto the best possible path for them. In essence, Martin takes great joy in helping all manner of leaders get what they want from their business, and the ways in which he goes about doing so involve tangible, long-lasting, and workable solutions whose effectiveness has been proven time and time again. Enhanced by Martin’s 20+ years of experience in leadership roles, he brings a proven insight to the market – one that has already transformed multiple businesses for the better. Though it may seem an intricate process, discovering the ideal approach for your business is made easy through Martin’s input. This is attributed to his extensive career journey, wherein he came to discover not only what went into the leadership role itself, but a hidden gem that would go on to forge his current guidance processes. Aptly dubbed the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)®, this process presents a fixed procedure that grants businesses the tools needed to introduce further discipline and accountability to their businesses. Comprised of six core components – namely vision, data, process, traction, issues, and people – the model quickly became a critical element of Martin’s services. As the key Certified EOS implementer for the Midlands, Martin encourages businesses across the region to look inwards in order to formulate strategies to get what they want from their budding, entrepreneurial company. Primarily, Martin works with teams typically between 10-250 employees in size who are fully open to the concept of change, and it works with them to implement practical tools as seamlessly as possible. As opposed to simply telling businesses what to do, Martin takes it upon himself to understand what makes each client’s organisation unique, and then equips them with lasting solutions that can be implemented at any time. Since 2018 alone, Traction Matters has influenced the growth of more than 60 companies, with the EOS playing a crucial role in elevating their experience throughout their exciting ventures. Bringing a coveted attitude to the art of coaching, Martin has earned quite the name for himself across the Midlands. To many, he’s a highly regarded man who leverages an honest, open, and direct approach toward helping businesses grow. To others, he’s just Martin – a passionate individual who saw the challenges facing entrepreneurs, and took the initiative to step up and help. As such an authentic person, Martin has earned the trust of leaders and their organisations, with his humble confidence further cementing his place as a friendly face in such a competitive trade. To Martin, it’s all about helping others reach success, and he’s prepared to go the extra mile to ensure they can do so while facing as little contention as possible. In this vein, Martin also presents options beyond the use of EOS. Providing access to coaching and personal development programmes, Martin makes use of KOLBE and The Five Behaviours – two avenues that, while incredibly simple to wrap one’s head around, have consistently heralded results on an exemplary scale. Though these assets have been available for quite some time, businesses simply aren’t told about them, and must instead go seeking them out without guidance. Martin, however, promises to provide such guidance, enabling organisations to thrive beyond their unique partnership with Martin and his plethora of inputs and suggestions. Since establishing his practice, Martin has been tirelessly working to ensure that businesses can seamlessly build upon key areas of their organisation in order to generate organic growth. Though there are a myriad of options, Martin homes in on three that, over the years, have emerged as the most critical – vision, traction, and healthy. Put simply, vision centres around getting every member of a team on the same page, traction instils discipline, focus, and accountability to oversee the execution of the company’s vision, and health looks to amplify the functionality and interactivity of a team. Combined, these elements form a system that’s used by over 30,000 businesses across the globe – all thanks to the impeccable wisdom showcased in lifelong entrepreneur Gino Wickman’s business guidebook ‘Traction’. As a region that has become so much more than the heart of business, the Midlands is a rich landscape brimming with opportunities Best Nationwide Entrepreneurial Coaching Consultancy 2024
for all sorts of individuals. It’s a place filled with diverse opinions, insights, and approaches, making it an exciting hotspot for the entrepreneurs of the future. However, with such boundless possibility comes a certain level of anxiety – how can one truly harness all the region has to offer without assistance? It’s in response to this conundrum that Martin’s coaching practice has found such immense value since its establishment in 2018. Uplifted by the passionate outlook of Martin Andrews, this collective has quickly become a reliable coaching consultancy that truly understands what goes into cultivating a successful organisation, and it’s prepared to share this knowledge with any seeking it. It’s for this very reason that SME News is proud to feature such a visionary in its Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024. Martin Andrew is a man who has never faltered in his pursuit of making the world a better place for entrepreneurs, and between his unique approaches and utilisation of outstanding models such as EOS, he has fostered something truly special. Taking the form of award-winning, Martin’s expertise will no doubt continue to elevate the inner workings of businesses for the foreseeable future, and we look forward to seeing how his coaching approaches help shape the leading organisations of the future. Contact: Martin Andrew Company: Martin Andrew Web Address: https://martin-andrew.co.uk
SME News - Midland Enterprise Awards 2024/ 16 With over three decades of experience in the metering sector, CL Refurbishments possesses the extensive knowledge and appropriate systems to streamline the process of transferring metering assets between asset managers. The company is pioneering the provision of electric and gas meter refurbishment and data collection services. CL Refurbishments’ expertise has enabled it to work alongside some of the largest energy suppliers and metering manufacturers in the UK. Due to its stellar reputation, the company’s high-profile clientele base trusts it to provide them with the exact services they need to ensure that operations run smoothly. “By working with us, they can ensure that their customers receive reliable and accurate energy services,” says Adam. “We take pride in the relationships we have built with our clients and strive to always meet their needs and exceed their expectations.” The company offers its clients a comprehensive range of services that consists of supporting and maintaining off circuit meter returns, in alignment with the current reuses policy. CL Refurbishments’ excellent quality of services is made possible by its advantageous location within the Midlands. Clients of CL Refurbishments hail from both the North and South of the UK, so being centrally located allows the company to offer excellent transport services. “The convenience of our location helps us serve our customers efficiently and effectively,” says Adam. “Additionally, the accessibility of travel routes enhances our ability to deliver quality services to our customers across different regions.” CL Refurbishments is paving the way for the industry, introducing the UK’s first and only sustainable end-of-life supply chain for lithium thionyl chloride batteries. This innovative solution allows CL Refurbishments to offer its clients an environmental solution for handling waste batteries and meters. Through this supply chain, CL Refurbishments effectively manages the disposal of these batteries and reduce its impact on the environment. This solution was introduced seven months ago, a result of a collaboration between CL Refurbishments and Cellcycle. This system is a step towards promoting a greener, more sustainable future for the utility industry and will see other companies adapting their processes to follow suit. Three months ago, CL Refurbishments launched its Dangerous Goods Training program. This course is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to responsibly handle hazardous materials. It covers all aspects of the process, from identifying hazardous materials to the proper handling, storage, and emergency response procedures. Guided by an expert instructor through real-life scenarios with handson training, users will leave the course with the confidence and expertise they need to navigate the complex regulations surrounding handling hazardous materials. Furthermore, the Dangerous Goods Training program is just another example of how CL Refurbishments is successfully shaping the industry for the better. At the heart of CL Refurbishments’ operations lies an ardent commitment to sustainability. The company recognises that everyone has a responsibility for managing their environmental impact, including Based in the West Midlands, CL Refurbishments specialises in the refurbishment and recycling of both electric and gas meters. Upholding its strong commitment to environmental responsibility, CL Refurbishments is a leading expert in the sustainable management of metering assets. Here, we speak to Company Director, Adam Williams, as CL Refurbishments is named in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2024. Best Smart Meter Maintenance & Refurbishment Company 2024 – West Midlands
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