Episode 070: Interview with Alec Jones-Hall

The Business Awards Show

In this interview with Alec Jones, we learn about the various businesses he has created. Those businesses include the Great British Expo, The Thames Valley and South West Awards, The Great British Business Awards, SME Today magazine, and a wonderful charity, Cherishers. We learn about Alec's younger years, and what has driven him to build his businesses and to form his charity. Alec explains what contributes to winning award entries, and what is likely to put judges off. You will find out the most important characteristics of award winners, and why winning awards can be so transformative for so many businesses. He is a huge supporter of SMEs, his Expos and magazine fundamental in developing that sector. Find out how those businesses have grown and how your business could gain exposure from being part of them. If you are thinking of entering business awards, want to grow your business, or want to learn from an entrepreneur who is passionate about giving back to his community, this podcast is for you.

{1:53} The inspiration behind the Great British Expos.

{3:20} Launching Alec's charity , Cherishers

{5:00} Cherisher's base and activities.

{6:00} The Great British Business Awards - how they started and what they stand for.

{7:45} Ensuring judging is fair and objective.

{9:00} Why award entries don't make the final shortlist.

{10:35} The importance of financials in your award entries.

{11:15} Deciding award categories.

{13:10} Reviewing potential award winners.

{14:15} Why Tracy decided to enter business awards.

{15:15} Going to awards with the right mentality.

{17:00} Using statistics to validate entrants' success.

{18:02} Judges expectation of CSR and giving back to the community.

{19:35} Why Alec has started entering awards himself.

{20:30} The Thames Valley and South West Awards.

{22:58} Launching SME Today magazine.

{24:10} What is needed to support SME Today.

{24:54} Alec's advice to people thinking of starting a business.

{27:15} What's next for Alec.

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Connect with Alec at http://www.greatbritishbusinessawards.co.uk/

https://www.greatbritishexpos.co.uk/

https://www.smetoday.co.uk/

http://www.cherishers.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBExpos/?fref=ts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecjoneshall/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sme-today/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-great-british-expo/about/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKAlPFf8NZ-17-q4Dj0wOCA

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGviVL1O3QxCdPMTeQ8Q89Q