BEST RURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS
This award aims to celebrate any Professional Services business that has established a position in a rural locale. These businesses will have embraced the challenges of operating within a rural marketplace, demonstrated by the development of a clear business strategy, which addresses the unique challenges of working with individuals and company’s operating rural and land based businesses.
The businesses will show a strong ethical approach and involvement and understanding of the businesses who they serve. The winning business will demonstrate;
• How and why the business better serves rural clients than urban or city based businesses and how the approach differs
• Excellent customer care – going the extra mile
• Illustrate an understanding of the challenges of living, working or running a business in the rural marketplace
• An understanding of the rural marketplace and how to address the communication challenges of keeping in touch with grass roots
• What makes the business different and why clients choose the businesses services?
• Uniqueness in offering – what sets the business apart from the competition
The entry criteria provided act as a guide only. If you are unsure what to include or how to present it, please contact the RBA office.
PARTNER
Amazon Business is a new competitive marketplace for B2B products on Amazon.co.uk that serves the procurement needs of businesses of every size. Purchasing online for businesses has never been easier. Whether you are a sole trader, a buyer in a mid-size company or a procurement executive in a large multi-national firm, Amazon Business has the products and services to serve your online shopping needs.
Angela Munroe
Amazon Business
Greenway Training
BEST RURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS FINALIST 2017


Greenway Training is a professional training facility based on a working farm offering accredited courses to support those working in the rural sector.
Roythornes Limited
BEST RURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS FINALIST 2017


Roythornes is a top 150 law firm with a strong focus on rural business, agriculture and rural estates, the food sector and commercial property. We act as trusted advisors and recognised experts in our field, developing longstanding relationships with our predominantly rural client base.
Appetite Me
BEST RURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS FINALIST 2017


Appetite Me is a consultancy firm that provides expertise on diversifying and running rural businesses into retail and hospitality businesses.
ET Landnet Ltd
BEST RURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS FINALIST 2017


ET Landnet is a leading consultancy specialising in Rights of Way – advising and representing landowners throughout England and Wales. We combine legal and technical expertise to deliver solutions for our clients. We understand that managing public access to land is a significant issue for landowners which is why we’re here to help!
McCartneys LLP
BEST RURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS FINALIST 2017


McCartneys LLP is an independent firm of Rural Professionals, Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Valuers in the Marches, Mid Wales and West Midlands, with fifteen Property Offices and five Livestock Centres covering five counties.
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