Ten years of celebrating success

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is judged by other entrepreneurs, so it has real meaning for you, your company, and your team. By entering, you join an influential business network where you will make new contacts and build new relationships. The events and activities associated with Entrepreneur Of The Year offer insights to help your business achieve its full potential, with tailored workshops, retreats, and learning. You will share experiences with fellow entrepreneurs and previous winners, raise your profile, and bring real recognition for your team.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 now closed for entries. If you have any queries contact Kay Stone on 0845 604 1012

News

• David Kilburn of MKM Building Supplies named ‘Ernst & Young North Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008’
  Hull chief executive, David Kilburn of MKM Building Supplies, named ‘Ernst & Young North Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008’. Read the full story
• Bob Keiller of PSN named Ernst & Young Scottish Entrepreneur Of The Year
  Bob Keiller, CEO of Production Services Network Limited (PSN), crowned the Ernst & Young Scotland Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008. Read the full story
• Robert Small wins top entrepreneurial accolade
  Robert Small, CEO and Co-founder of Miniclip Limited, wins the prestigious Ernst & Young London Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008. Read the full story
• West Midlands entrepreneur receives top award
  Richard Harpin of Homeserve Plc wins the overall Ernst & Young South Region Entrepreneur Of The Year award and Master category award. Read the full story

Events

• For information on the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards Ceremony taking place on 6 October 2008 at the London Grosvenor House Hotel, please register your interest or call  Kay Stone on 0845 604 1012.
• Masterclasses The regional and national one-day Entrepreneur Of The Year Masterclasses bring finalists and alumni together for insightful presentations and discussions on the key issues affecting leaders of fast-growth businesses.
• IPO Retreat
  Thinking of floating? The IPO Retreat offers a practical and honest insight into what is involved in an IPO (and its alternatives) and debunk the myths surrounding the process. The retreat covers a range of topics, from the importance of public relations to how to choose the right lawyer. Read more about the IPO Retreat. Find out more...

Thought Leadership

• Masterclass: the magazine for growth leaders – out now!
  Find out how the Masdar Initiative plans to build the renewable sector's answer to the Silicon Valley in Abu Dhabi. Read Simon Kossoff of Carluccio's account of how the food chain has funded its growth. Recruitment giant Vedior's MD, Brian Wilkinson, explains how a hands-off approach has sustained the entrepreneurial spirit within its acquisitions. Anthony Vickery looks at what can be learned from the PE houses about buying businesses. Discover where the abundant excess liquidity in the Middle East is flowing...Find out more...

Thinking of floating?
The IPO Retreat Report explores the options. It looks at the motivations and the challenges and the key players in the process, and includes the firsthand experiences of business leaders who have been through the float process and are now running their businesses in the public eye. Order your copy. Find out more...