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2 Apr 2024

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ActSmart shortlisted for Craft Business Awards

Posted on in Business News , Creative News

Earlier this year Craft Business opened the nominations for their prestigious Craft Business Awards and called for retailers, big and small, across the country to vote for their favourite companies.

http://aplimages.s3.amazonaws.com/_cbiz/2014/20141120/cbiz-awards.png Brands and businesses who have really made a difference to your trading, and helped you excel in times of trouble. Over the last few months, the nominations have been coming in thick and fast and the final shortlist has been announced, with ActSmart up for the Best Support & Service award.

Now in their eighth year, the awards have created quite a name for themselves in the industry, gaining momentum over the years and evolving into an occasion the whole craft industry is proud of.

The list of awards encompasses the areas which the craft industry are most interested in; innovative products, exceptional support and reliable service. And retailers have obviously been keen to share their opinions and make their nominations count, with another great year of response and nominations.

So now it's time to get voting once again and choose your winner from the shortlist. Click here to view the full voting form and place your vote!

Voting closes in January, so get voting!

Vote for ActSmart!

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ActSmart, the business support organisation for specialist retailers, their supply partners and trade associations, currently have over 3250 subscribers across a number of specialist retail sectors.

ActSmart have proudly powered the Business Advice Centre which features at the Craft, Hobby and Stitch shows. Hundreds of businesses have benefited from the Business Advice Centre, getting advice on growing their business, cutting costs, getting their business online and much more!

ActSmart also provide a number of services and support all year round via subscription packages which offer retailers a one-stop shop for all their business needs. To view the full range of services available click here or to find out more about the ActSmart subscription packages click here or contact us today.

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