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Business Leader of the Year Lee Biggins, MD, CV-Library
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What the judges said: “The leader of this business has grown revenue significantly over the past three years while maintaining exceptional profitability. The company has grown organically, opening further offices throughout the UK and expanding internationally without taking on external investment. This leader has created a culture that puts customer service at its heart. The business has won numerous awards and industry recognition. Our winner also finds time to support the local community and other aspiring entrepreneurs.”
Other finalists: Chris Sykes, CEO and head of AI and robotics, Volume Richard Crawley, CEO, Greentech Distribution Julian Spector, director, Switch Concepts
Business THE TM MAGAZINE Tech company start-ups jump by 40%
The number of new tech companies being set up in the South East rose by 40% in 2017 according to new analysis by RSM.
In total, there were 1,296 software development and programming businesses incorporated in the South East region in 2017, a 40% increase on the 925 companies set up in 2016.
The data from Companies House also revealed that the South East accounted for the highest number of new tech companies in the UK after London.
Nationally, there were 10,016 software development and programming businesses set up in 2017, with year- on-year rises recorded in every region in the UK.
The figures validate the chancellor’s recent claim during the Spring Statement speech that a new tech firm is set up in the UK every hour.
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Commenting on the figures, Simon MacDonald, RSM partner and technology specialist, said: “These figures show very clearly that despite the fears of a post-referendum slowdown, the region’s tech sector is incredibly vibrant and growing at a remarkable rate.
“There are a number of reasons for this. The region’s universities are playing a key role in developing and nurturing exceptional talent. The country – and the London and South East regions in particular – are also continuing to attract the world’s brightest and best.
“Entrepreneurs are able to gain good access to finance, either through traditional sources of debt at relatively cheap rates, or from venture capitalists and private equity funds.
“The UK’s tax regime is also proving to be an incredibly powerful tool in
encouraging tech businesses, which take advantage of legitimate tax saving and incentive programmes. These include the Enterprise Investment Scheme, Research and Development tax credits, video games tax relief and the Patent Box regime
“There is undoubtedly the political will to build momentum and generate further growth as part of the Government’s overall industrial strategy. However, there are some clouds on the horizon. While many in the sector will be cheered by the news that EU nationals will continue to be able to come and work in the UK during the transition period, the longer term position is as yet unclear.
“As interest rates starts to rise, we may also see a shift away from venture capital and private equity as investors seek returns from safer investments. For now though, the funding environment is incredibly benign.”
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – MAY/JUNE 2018
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