Oxford finalist is Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur 2010
Sheer determination and commitment are what businesses need currently to see them through the UK’s recovery from recession and Thomas Claridge, Tim Wright and Rolf Groenewold, co-owners of Oxford-based business, KeyAGENT Ltd, have shown plenty of it. Thomas represented the company to win the Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur Award 2010 competition.
Thomas, 25, was one of five candidates from the Thames Valley who battled it out ‘Dragon’s Den’ style in the competition finals. All the finalists received cash prizes from Haines Watts of £250 and a year-long mentoring and support programme with one of its partners. Thomas Claridge was presented with a cheque for a further £500 as overall winner.
Thomas said: “We are delighted to have won. Start-ups and SMEs need all the support they can get and winning awards such as this really helps establish confidence in your business with suppliers and clients alike.”
KeyAGENT Ltd is a business-to-business supplier of marketing solutions for the property industry, supplying over 1,500 estate agent clients. Products include Energy Performance Certificates, professional property photography, floor plans, virtual tours, creative design, direct mailing services and brochure printing. The company has over 20 full-time staff and several hundred consultants.
As part of the local finals of the competition, Thomas recently presented to Simon Garrett, Partner at Haines Watts in Oxford. Simon said: “It is truly outstanding that Thomas and his co-directors can have achieved so much at such a young age. He proves that there are very few obstacles if you have the passion, vision and stamina to succeed. Congratulations to
Thomas and we at Haines Watts look forward to supporting him and his business over the next year.”
For further information about KeyAGENT Ltd visit www.keyagent.co.uk
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