BEST RURAL START-UP

This award celebrates new businesses and will recognise those that demonstrate the journey that they have taken towards establishing a business that is excelling in its chosen market. This will be demonstrated by sharing with us a clear strategy, with an understanding of the marketplace as well as targets that have been met or exceeded in relation to growth and financial performance. The winning business will have created the foundations for continued commercial success.

Open to any UK organisation that began trading within the last 3 years, this award will go to the company that best demonstrates the following:

  • A well articulated strategy for growth
  • Strong business and financial results
  • Demonstration of the achievement of the aims and objectives identified upon start up
  • Potential for sustained growth
  • A clear understanding of the market and customers to whom the business is selling
  • An Innovative or entrepreneurial approach to business
  • Customer and staff engagement
  • Effective leadership, operation and management
  • An ethical approach to business

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.