BUSINESS REPORT


DOUBLE THE SHORTLIST SUCCESS FOR ELLACOTTS


Ellacotts LLP Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers is delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists for both the Large Firm of the Year and the Investing in People Awards at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2019. The Investing in People


LAUNCH OF PRO SOLAR LIGHTS


Lumena Lights is excited about the launch of its Pro Solar 365 Range. Designed for 365-day


illumination, Lumena’s professional solar lights are eradicating the memory of the low power, short-lasting models of the past. The launch coincides with


the current proactive drive to save the planet. Solar energy is one of the world’s most innovative renewable power sources. It uses no power from the grid, just the sun to charge rechargeable batteries during the day, stored to be used at night. Other benefits are clear, with no running and installation costs or ongoing maintenance. Lumena managing director


Martin Bennett said: “Environmentally conscious consumers love the idea of solar lights, but unfortunately, lower cost versions tarnished the industry. Often extremely cheap, they failed quickly and illuminated dimly. “The time is right for


reliable, high output solar lights. Technology has advanced significantly, with efficient LEDs now emitting over 100 lumens per watt. Batteries are now high capacity Lithium Ion batteries as used in electric cars. “Lumena’s lights have


outputs equivalent to mains powered lighting. They’ll work all year, including cloudy or rainy days.” Lumena is offering a 30-day


trial period. If the client is not completely satisfied the light can be returned and refunded. The firm’s Daventry


showroom is open 9am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays.


Visit: www.lumenalights.com Call: 01327 871161


COUNTDOWN TO THE AWARDS


The countdown has begun to the second annual Northamptonshire Business Awards. The winners of the 2019 awards


will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony, hosted by popular broadcaster John Griff, at Park Inn Northampton on 5 September. Northamptonshire Chamber chief


executive Paul Griffiths said: “The calibre of entries this year has been fantastic and we cannot wait to announce this year’s winners at our awards ceremony in September.” This year’s finalists are Isobel


McColgan of Northampton College, Ruta Hromova of PTS Training Academy and Jacob Upton of Variohm Eurosensor (Apprentice of


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the Year); D B Shoes Ltd, Elsby & Co and Grosvenor Group (Best Use of Technology); Silverstone Fleet Management, Holiday Inn Express Kettering and Big Bear Trailers & Outdoor (Customer Commitment Award); Barker Shoes Limited and Bay Tree Cottage Accommodation & Country Living Workshops (E- Commerce Business of the Year); Reed Specialist Recruitment, Bhangals Construction Consultants and Ensafe (Employer of the Year); Space Vac Technologies Group Limited, Variohm Eurosensor and Watford Control (Export Business of the Year); Postworks, The Curve Group and Bhangals Construction Consultants (High Growth Business of the Year); Silver Jet Insight, Yebo


Design and Marketing and Bhangals Construction Consultants (Small Business of the Year); Reed Specialist Recruitment, The Curve Group and Yebo Design and Marketing (Workplace Wellbeing Award). The awards are sponsored by J


motion video productions, PCS Business Systems, Ellacotts, Virtual Sales Team, GPW Consulting Limited, Triad, HR Solutions, Goodwill Solutions CIC, Marsden Fire Safety and the headline sponsor is Wilson Browne Solicitors.


For more information about the awards visit www.northants- chamber.co.uk/awards


Award recognises Ellacotts’ comprehensive training programme for trainee accountants and tax advisers and providing excellent career progression for employees. Being shortlisted for


‘OUR PEOPLE


ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT


ASSET AND WE ARE REALLY


PROUD OF OUR CORE VALUES’


the Large Firm of the Year Award recognises the way the firm delivers exceptional service to its clients, including its passion for finding new ways to help enable


Last year’s winners


the success of its clients. David Stevens,


managing partner said: “We are absolutely


delighted to be


shortlisted as finalists for not just one, but two awards at the Accounting


Excellence Awards 2019! “It is fantastic to be recognised


by the judges for our hard work in delivering effective, tailored solutions which help to enable the


To find out how Ellacotts can


help your business, phone 01536 646000 or email solutions@ellacotts.co.uk


success of our clients. Our people are our most important asset, and we are really proud of our Core Values, the flexible benefits and personal development opportunities that we are able to provide. “We have a highly engaged


and hardworking team and are really pleased that this has been recognised.” Now in their ninth year, the Accounting Excellence Awards


recognises brilliance and innovation across the British accounting profession. Esteemed judges from across the


industry narrowed down the overwhelming amount of entries to pick their top five finalists for each category, which saw Ellacotts being shortlisted for two awards.


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