SMEs are the bread and butter of the UK economy, providing millions of people with jobs and services across a plethora of different sectors.
Accounting for 99.3% of all private sector businesses, it’s easy to see why SMEs are held in such high regard and are continuing to get the recognition that they rightly deserve.
The work that many UK-based SMEs are doing at present is inspiring, so read on for our round-up of some of the most influential examples of small businesses in Britain.
Talon
This forward-thinking media agency works with a variety of different partners to plan and manage successful projects and has scored a top place in the Best Companies Awards. Spreading across offices in both London and Manchester, the SME employs 84 members of staff and has an employee satisfaction rate of 84%, showing that they aren’t just getting the job done, they’re enjoying the work as well. Their main goal is to produce creative campaigns that challenge the traditional methods of advertising.
A campaign that they produced for PlayStation 4 saw the company light up London’s Oxo Tower with the gaming brand’s famous symbol, which is just one example of how they are working in an innovative way to raise the profile of household companies.
ThirdWay Interiors
Committed to rising above the poor practice that can be seen elsewhere within their industry, ThirdWay Interiors offer office design for commercial landlords and tenants with a focus on tailoring their services to meet the needs of each individual client.
The company employs 59 members of staff and is continually growing its payroll, demonstrating just how successful they really are. Their staff are reaping the rewards too, with 95% agreeing that they feel that they are personally contributing to the development of the firm.
Personalised financial planning is what this company is famous for, and their thorough and diverse approach means that they are able to give each and every one of their clients confidence both now and in the future. Their head office is based in Cheshire, and perhaps one of the most inspiring things about this company is the way that they build a rapport and boost morale amongst staff. Every morning kicks off with a breakfast meeting, meaning that goals and plans can be discussed, while the office is locked every evening at 6 to ensure that no member of staff is working too late.
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