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When it comes to entering Business Awards, many businesses fall prey to the fallacy that they’re not up to scratch. They believe their achievements, while commendable, simply aren’t award-worthy, overshadowed by seemingly more impressive competitors. This, however, is more often than not a misconception. In our experience, most businesses underestimate their achievements, not the other way around. What businesses may consider to simply be “good enough” is often exactly what awards judges are looking for. Taking that leap of faith to submit your nomination could be the key to unlocking a win. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9TGZ5Su

At this time of year, we especially seem to see awards ceremonies being held left, right, and centre, both Regionally and Nationally. So, is it worth you entering a business award and why do you see so many firms doing so? Surely there's only so many you can win? It has been for us without doubt, whether as finalists or lucky enough to win. Click the link below to read our article on all things business awards🎗️ #businessawards #brandrecognition #businesssuccess #businessnetworking

Australians have a deep-seated love for victory, whether it's on the cricket field at Lord's, at the Oscars, or in the corporate boardroom. This winning mentality raises an intriguing question: could your business generate its own excitement through an award? Contrary to popular belief, business awards are not just for large companies with significant influence. In fact, award ceremonies are a staple in every industry, and those who don't participate miss out on numerous benefits. This article provides the five advantages of entering business awards...

Let's talk AWARDS... do you enter any? Are they helpful or a distraction for your business? If you see a downside to awards for your business, I'd love to know what that is. You see, I've been not only the recipient of some awards that have seriously helped my business through the process of entering as well as the PR and confidence raising value in my business, but I've also assisted several companies and individuals through the awards process, very successfully. One of the most underrated value-adds for any awards program is this: When you enter for an award, you have to take a good hard look in a magnifying mirror. You need to study your own business from an outsider's point of view. Does it stack up? Are others going to notice the figurative dust in the corners, or messy cupboard that hopefully don't often get opened? It's a bit like getting your house ready to sell... if you stand outside of your own love for that faded rug or marks on the walls that you kept because your kids made them, then you start to see things very clearly. Is it up to scratch at the level that gets you top dollar, or not? Seriously. I've always encouraged my clients to enter awards opportunities, because the growth that comes with this process is exponential. It's a new year, and new opportunities to explore in this area... so go on, check out your industry awards options, go wide, consider what is also available to you for specific products, projects, and while you're at it, see what you might want to target entering long term so you can start getting ready for that much bigger opportunity when you're ready too. Look at local, regional, national, and international options. Think big! And you might not expect to win some you enter, but the benchmarking process you go through is a brilliant way to look at where you need to be next time. #businessawards #businessawards2024 #businessgrowthtips #authorityjourney

Ever get skeptical when your business is nominated for an "award"? It's a scenario I've been in a number of times now. You receive a nomination, but in order to accept the nomination and the award, you have to attend a lavish, high-priced awards event. I've learnt to take a closer look 🧐 The last nomination I queried about, I asked for more information about the category we were nominated for. After many days, they came back with... "special needs" 🤷♀️ Then I asked what the nomination process was and if they could provide me with any information about who nominated us and I got *crickets* 🦗 They literally never responded. Do you ever wonder about the legitimacy of these nominations? How do you evaluate the cost versus the potential benefits of attending such award events? Have you developed strategies for distinguishing between credible awards and profit-driven ventures? Would love to hear your thoughts 😇 #BusinessAwards #BusinessInsights #Curious

🏆 The new year is the perfect time to be thinking about what kind of awards you could be winning. And the good news is that you don't need years and years of commercial results to win most awards - there are even awards for businesses that have only recently been established. So long as you can prove that it's working and people want to buy it and pay for it then you're in a good place to start winning. This short video explains how you can seek recognition, whatever the age of your business. #Awards #BusinessAwards #AwardWinner

Most weeks I try to take time to reflect- what’s going well, what’s not, and what to work on. A few weeks ago, I wrote in my Reflection Journal the word "Congratulations", and listed the highlights for the year, and here's the thing...   In just listing highlights off the top of my head, winning the Supreme Award for the David Business Awards came in at No. 11 (out of 12). I wasn't ranking the highlights in order of importance- just listing them as they came to mind (and I am certainly incredibly grateful (and to be honest, still shocked) at having won that accolade).   My point is this- in your position, in your business, in your life, there will have been highlights that are worth noting and reflecting on (and even celebrating). Awards aren’t a “thing” in and of themselves- they are recognition of a whole bunch of good “things”. No doubt many of the other David Awards Applicants have many, many aspects to their businesses that are worth recognizing and celebrating, whether they won an award or not.   It's great to stop and consider what’s gone well this year. It’s worth sharing that with family, co-workers, your team. The chapter of 2024 is about to open with a wave of new challenges (both seen and unforeseen), and once it does, the opportunity to stop and reflect on the “wins” of this year will be gone.   I encourage you to do this, especially if it’s been a tough year. Like you I’ve had challenges, and this exercise is not, in any way, a strategy to avoid tackling the tough issues, but it is a great platform from which to tackle them.   Well done on doing your best again this year.

Knowing how to go after important recognition awards and then leverage them can have a long-term impact on your business.Companies all across the country are doing great work that goes unnoticed. Why? There are many reasons. Some businesses don't like to brag about their accomplishments. #awards #businessawards #recognitionawards

Is my business ready to enter an award? If your business is kicking goals, experiencing growth, creating happy customers, engaging your people, giving back to the community or demonstrating innovation you may well be ready to win an award! In our experience, most businesses tend to underestimate how impressive their achievements are, rather than the other way around. Part of our value-add is to recommend which awards would be suitable to enter now and which might be better to enter down the track. We even advise you on potential areas to work on to improve your suitability for an award. We’ll never suggest you enter an award we don’t think you have a chance of winning. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-NTDygi

Winning awards and receiving nominations is not just about the recognition. For business owners, these accolades offer a unique opportunity to reflect on and enhance your business practices. In this blog, I'll share how you can use award nominations to evaluate and grow your business. https://lnkd.in/e6E4bTqi