Businesses urged to celebrate success

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Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Businesses urged to celebrate success

Celebrating business success is as important as filing your tax return according to the organisers of this year’s local business awards.

At an official awards launch in Manukau, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) urged local companies to enter the 2012 Westpac Auckland South Business Awards and celebrate their contribution to Auckland’s economy.

More than 130 local business people attended last night’s launch, which is marking its 21st season, at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre

ATEED Manager Business Growth – South, Yvette Hellyer, says that sharing success stories is an important tool for the modern day business.

“Often businesses are so focused on the day-to-day requirements that they forget to pause and acknowledge their many achievements,” says Ms Hellyer. “Promoting what is unique and excellent about your company can boost its recognition in the community, increases sales, and inspire other businesses to strive for success. It can have many positive spin offs.”

“Entering the business awards is the perfect way to share success stories, as well as take a closer look at the inner workings of your business.”

As primary sponsor of the business awards, Westpac is right behind the 2012 programme.

“This is an outstanding opportunity for Auckland South businesses of all sizes and industries to recognise their own hard work and achievements,” says Ian Blair, General Manager of Business Banking for Westpac. “As a proud supporter of business around the country, both national and local, Westpac is thrilled to once again be associated with these prestigious awards and we look forward to acknowledging the winners”

ATEED General Manager Business and Sector Development, Clyde Rogers says: “ATEED is delighted to deliver the awards in Auckland north, west and south as a dedicated tool for economic growth. By celebrating success, inspiring excellence, and building individual businesses capability, we are supporting more sustainable businesses across the region. This can only have positive economic and social benefits for Auckland.”

Businesses of all sizes can enter up to three of seven categories, with all winners eligible for the Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award.

Two extra awards, 2degrees Mobile Best Emerging Business and Small Business of the Year, will be selected from the overall entrant pool, where eligibility is met.

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