16 April 2025
Building on lasts year’s success we are delighted to have been selected as a finalists in three C2S (Circle 2 Success) Business Awards this year:
- Small Business of the Year
- Customer Excellence
- Change Management and Innovation
With over 300 entries this year and 250 organisations shortlisted in the first round, being named as one of the six finalists in three categories is a fantastic achievement that the whole team at Square One can be proud of!
About the Awards
The Small Business of the Year Award is aimed at businesses with 11-50 employees that sell great products, have great people, innovative marketing and customer service to be proud of, together with impressive financials that prove their business plan is working and an awareness of their CSR commitments.
Recognising Exceptional Customer Service
The Customer Excellence Award honours businesses that truly put their customers at the heart of everything they do. To be considered, we showcased how we:
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Actively track and measure customer satisfaction
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Equip our team with the tools and authority to go the extra mile
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Deliver comprehensive training to continually raise service standards
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Provide out-of-hours support through smart tools and helpful resources
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Manage returns and resolve issues with a clear, customer-first approach
Acknowledging Transformational Change
The Change Management and Innovation Award celebrates forward-thinking organisations that have successfully navigated major changes or introduced pioneering products and services. For this award, we demonstrated how we:
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Carried out strategic planning backed by detailed research
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Developed structured implementation and communication plans
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Delivered measurable improvements in business performance
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Positively impacted our teams through thoughtful change leadership
About the C2S Business Awards
With entries spanning the South West and Midlands – including Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bristol, Devon, Worcestershire, and beyond – the C2S Business Awards are among the most respected in the region. Each year, over 300 businesses enter, so we’re proud to be in such competitive company.
They are professionals and business leaders from all sectors and size of organisation from across the regions from South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Swindon & Wiltshire to Worcestershire and The Midlands.
Who is in the C2S Business Community
C2S is a business community made up of businesspeople that care about their employees, the planet, their community and profit. They are ambitious organisations that spearhead positive change and drive growth. They are professionals and business leaders from all sectors and size of organisation from across the regions from South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Swindon & Wiltshire to Worcestershire and The Midlands.
For more information about our award entries please get in touch.