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Anthony Thomas, Senior Manager External Affairs, Lloyds TSB Commercial said:
'We are delighted to be supporting the awards for the third year running. These awards are a tremendous way of rewarding and recognising excellence within this important professional sector'.
Lloyds TSB Commercial provides the largest branch network in the UK, supported by
1500 Relationship Managers in approximately 500 locations. We have over 900,000
business customers with turnover up to £15m and offer a wide range of products to more
than 100,000 start-up businesses each year. If you are interested in finding out more
visit www.lloydstsb.com/business.

Alan Moody, Managing Director of Mamut Business Software, UK & Ireland, said:
‘It is a privilege to be working with the IAB, and we are delighted to pay recognition to the people that have played such an important role in helping UK SME’s, the engine of this country’s economy, to prosper and succeed.’
Founded in 1994, Mamut (OSE “MAMUT”) is a leading European provider of complete, integrated software solutions and internet services for SMEs. Mamut offers complete and user-friendly solutions at the best value for money integrating CRM, sales force, logistics, accounting, e-commerce, domains, e-mail, web hosting and security. More than 350,000 European customers simplify their daily business with solutions from Mamut. Further information about Mamut and the company’s products can be found at www.mamut.com

Richard Simms, Managing Director of FA Simms said:
‘We would like to congratulate the IAB on Celebrating 10 years of the Business Enterprise Awards; it is a great achievement for the IAB and the award winners who play an important part of the SME infrastructure which contributes to the UKs economy’.
FA Simms & Partners Ltd is a business rescue and insolvency practice offering advice to companies, partnerships, sole traders and individuals. www.fasimms.com.
FA Simms & Partners Ltd is a family owned business rescue and insolvency practice, unique in our innovative approach to providing solutions to business challenges. Established for over 30 years, you'll find us understanding when listening and commercial when advising.
Our team of trained professionals, which includes licensed Insolvency Practitioners, can help you identify the cause of your problems and recommend solutions to improve profitability and cash flow. Where a formal insolvency process is the only solution we can advise on the most appropriate route to follow. This could be company liquidation, administration, corporate voluntary arrangement or individual voluntary arrangement.

Maurice Cheng, Chief Executive of IPP added
“It’s important to appreciate what small businesses bring to the economy, and it’s encouraging to see that payroll is being recognised as an integral part of the business function. The IAB and IPP are both here to support businesses, and our members, and it’s essential that we identify those that work above and beyond what is required through awards like this”.
The Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) is a membership-based organisation with over 5,000 professionals currently enjoying membership benefits and is the UK’s leading provider of qualifications, training and consultancy for payroll and pensions. |