How Doncaster Businesses Can Gain a Competitive Advantage

DONCASTER, U.K. - Aug. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- With over 80% of senior business people being influenced by awards when buying a product or service, a Doncaster based PR agency is reminding local businesses to consider using this external seal of approval as a competitive advantage.   And, what better way to start than Doncaster's very own Business Awards 2013 (http://www.doncaster-chamber.co.uk/categories---criteria.asp).

"It is often the writing of the initial application and the time associated with it that puts many businesses off applying for such accolades," commented Vicky Austin copywriter for Flourish Marketing and PR (http://www.flourishmarketingandpr.co.uk). "Yet the time spent doing this, and doing it right is well worth the effort.  Our top tips to a successful application include; planning ahead, make sure you read the criteria before entering and above all else ensure you give appropriate answers in a clear and concise way!  Alternatively if it all still seems a little daunting, we can alleviate this with just short interview or meeting to find out about you and your business and then you can leave the rest to us!"

The awards, sponsored by Brewster Pratap, are the most prestigious event in the Doncaster business calendar and will be held at Doncaster Racecourse on Thursday 12th December when it is expected that in excess of 700 people will attend for a night of glitz, glamour and award wins!

"Doncaster Chamber always hosts a fantastic event and the recognition of winning or even being shortlisted for one of these awards, or any other industry award, is a brilliant PR opportunity for any business," said Helen Dillon-Pearson director Flourish Marketing and PR. "It can help a business raise its profile, engage with a wider audience and ultimately bring in new business.”

Free to enter, the closing date for entries is 12noon on Thursday 26th September. Full details and categories can be found by visiting http://www.doncaster-chamber.co.uk/categories---criteria.asp

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