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Just can’t get enough of the Awards appreciation!! Here’s a wee story about what Legacy means to us. "The thing you have to remember is, without helping them, without feeling compelled to serve, we're nothing without them. We need our customers to believe in us, because every customer we have today, they make the new customer we have tomorrow." - John Mackay This is something that Founding Director John Mackay said at the last G&M Board Meeting when I was questioned about how much I was spending (time and money), making old customers happy. John wanted to praise me for thinking about the G&M reputation, his reputation. He was proud of me, his daughter, for doing the right thing. There is a line between customer service and making a profit, most big businesses will choose profit first. My most recent interactions with BT for example, reminded me of everything I do not want my business to become. And that's something that's felt across the whole of Gillies and Mackay, my team see themselves in every customer we work for and they feel it when they take the time to get it right for them. We're different for a reason. There's a moral code within a small business like ours that tells us why we started. It's a passion and in that passion there's a special reserve to take pride in what we do and protect our service and product. Our reward? Customer validation. Something fills my soul when I know you're happy and if for whatever reason you are not, I genuinely care to make it better.

Did we get it wrong...? This year we set up Small Business Heroes to give tiny but powerful businesses their own awards. It seemed it's a group that doesn't get many chances, usually with just one award at most events, which is aimed at micro businesses. We're excited to have our fabulous venue and sponsors onboard. The awards are free and not-too-much-work to enter. It's all looking great, except... I'll be honest with you, right now I'm concerned about having enough entrants! Thank you to those who have already entered but where are the rest of you? Maybe I'm panicking too soon, the deadline date is still 2 weeks away. We want a room full of fabulous small businesses and we know you're out there. What is it, are we smaller business too humble/shy to put ourselves up for an award? Please tell me your thoughts, I'd really love to get your feedback. And if you do love the idea of these awards, please share them and enter ;-) #smallbusinessheroes #awards #scotland www.smallbusinessheroes.uk

Just one month to go till the SME National Business Awards 🤯! We can’t believe how quickly time is passing by. SME Business Awards #HABLaw #SMENationals #Finalists #Awards #BusinessAwards #FamilyBusiness #PositiveImpact #CommunityBusiness

We were recently named a 2024 Best of MichBusiness award winner in the general small business category. It’s such an honor to be recognized among Michigan’s best! #TheBestofMichBusiness #2024BestofMichBusiness #MichBusiness #MadisonHeights #MacombCounty #OaklandCounty #MettleOps

Supporting Small Business 💕 I'd love your vote for the local Northern Business District awards. It takes 30 seconds to complete and I'd really appreciate your support. The link is below - https://lnkd.in/gqmH2hNQ If you have any questions 💃 or if I can support your business in a similar way reach out to me #supportsmallbusiness #businessawards

🌱 Growing a business organically is a rewarding journey, but it's not without its challenges. I know first hand, that unlike businesses that grow through aggressive funding and rapid scaling, organic growth requires a slower, more methodical approach. One of the toughest hurdles? Tracking success. 📈 That is why moments like this from The HR Booth are so precious, for all involved but particularly the owners of the business. Despite the challenges, the benefits of growing organically are substantial. Owners build a solid foundation based on real demand and genuine customer relationships. Having worked with The HR Booth since 2020, myself and the eCom Learning Solutions team have enjoyed watching the growth of this business. Well done to Alistair Booth and his fabulous team on an excellent win and growth story! 👏 #Entrepreneur #BusinessSuccess

🌟 Missed National Small Business Week? Don't worry! You can still catch all the insightful webinars online. Whether you're looking to start or scale your business, these sessions are packed with valuable tips and expert advice. Watch more: https://lnkd.in/dG6vaHp #SmallBusinessWeek #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessGrowth #smallbiz #sba

This panel discussion was one of the high points at CICBD's (Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development ) Small Business ExPo yesterday. So much wisdom, drive and creativity here! I was truly impressed.

The September edition of the Goering Center Newsletter is here! Check out our recap of the 25th Annual Family and Private Business Awards, as well as updates on upcoming programs within the Goering Community! Read today: https://lnkd.in/da8YJEcG #GoeringCommunity #FamilyBusiness #PrivateBusiness #BusinessNews

Working on your Loudoun Small Business Award Application this weekend? Here are some key tips for applying to the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards: ✏️Start early and plan ahead. Mark your calendar for August 22nd and give yourself plenty of time to prepare a strong application. ✏️Focus on telling a compelling story about your business. Highlight what makes you unique, your journey, and key achievements. ✏️Carefully read and answer all parts of each question. Make sure you're addressing exactly what the judges are looking for. ✏️Include specific metrics, statistics, and results to back up your claims. More Info + Event Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eRwgshEC