Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur Oxford finalist
Chartered Accountants Haines Watts are delighted to announce that Thomas Claridge, co-owner of KeyAGENT Ltd, has won the local finals of the Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur Award 2010 competition, to represent the Oxford area in the finals.
KeyAGENT Ltd is a business-to-business supplier of marketing solutions for the property industry, supplying over 1500 estate agent clients. Products include Energy Performance Certificates, professional property photography, floor plans, virtual tours, creative design, direct mailing services and brochure printing.
Thomas recently presented to Rodney Style, Partner at Haines Watts in Oxford, for the local finals.
Rodney said: “The entries for the competition have been of a very high standard and the local finalists have demonstrated true entrepreneurial spirit, with focus, dedication to the work ethic and business vision, coupled with masses of energy and a real can-do attitude. Thomas stood out, with a compelling business concept and plan for the future, alongside these other qualities.”
Thomas wins £250 prize money, as well as a year-long mentoring programme with one of the Haines Watts’ partners. All entries to the competition automatically received free membership of Nigel Botterill’s Entrepreneur’s Circle. Nigel is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the highly successful national “Bestof” online business directory.
Rodney Style adds, “Haines Watts launched the Young Entrepreneur competition in the spring to seek out those who have outstanding business talent in the Thames Valley area. Our support comes at a particularly difficult time for young people – and for business – as spending cuts make it tough to get work or to get the funding needed for business growth. We wish all our candidates every success in their endeavours.”
For further information about KeyAGENT Ltd visit www.keyagent.co.uk








