Commonwealth Bank, North West Metro 2015 JBA Small Business Awards Joondalup Business Association is proud to launch the Commonwealth Bank North West Metro 2015 Small Business Awards. This year online entries open 7th June and close on 8th August, 2015. Winners will be announced at a Gala Presentation night on 12th September, 2015 in the Joondalup Resort Grand Ballroom. The awards provide the opportunity for businesses, small and large, to have their achievements recognised, a chance to gain an advantage over your competitors and to give your business credibility over your customers. This year all entries will be submitted online to make it more convenient for busy business owners and will be judged independently by three well-respected business professionals. Please ensure you read the award guidelines before entering. Award Categories 1. Business of the Year. (fewer than 15 employees) 2. Business of the Year. (more than 15 employees) 3. Best New Business (less than 2 years old) 4. Best Educational Services 5. Best Home-Based Business 6. Best Trade Services 7. Best Online Business 8. Best Retail Business 9. Customer Service 10. Entrepreneur of the Year 11. People’s Choice. Get your customers to vote for you online. 2015 Award terms and conditions            Entries for all categories must be lodged by 4pm 8th August, 2015. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries must be submitted through the online portal. A maximum of two award category entries can be submitted by any one business. Entrants must be based or operate within the North West Metro area (i.e. The areas within or adjoining the boundaries of the City of Joondalup). Judges may eliminate entries due to incomplete entry form or inability to meet the awards criteria. JBA board/committee members/employees are not permitted to enter the 2015 awards. Judging is based on the response to the awards criteria. The judges’ decision is final and no communication will be entered into regarding the awards judging. All information presented will be strictly confidential. The Joondalup Business Association coordinates the judging process. Three independent business professionals have been chosen to be on the judging panel and will make all final decisions. There will be no set finalists numbers for each category. Finalists will be notified a week prior to the Gala Awards night and invited to a finalist networking cocktail evening. Commonwealth Bank, Northwest Metro 2015 JBA Small Business Awards ENTRY FORM Name of business/entrant___________________________________________________________ Postal address____________________________________________________________________________ Town__________________________________________State/Postcode___________________________ Telephone____________________________________Mobile_____________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________ Contact person__________________________________________________________________________ Title/Position_____________________________Website_____________________________________ Category entered ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Business of the year. (less than 15 employees) Business of the year. (more than 15 employees) Best new business (less than 2 years old) Best educational services Best home based business Best trade services award Best online business Customer service award Entrepreneur of the year (please answer entrepreneur questions also) People’s choice award (get your customers to vote for you online – after 8th August, 2015 - see www.jba.com.au) Please indicate the ownership status of your business ☐Owner operator ☐ Sole Trader ☐ Franchise ☐ Other Checklist ☐Entry form including answered questions ☐Attached Team photos ☐Attached Business Logo I have read all terms and conditions, I understand and will abide by all conditions listed. Signature ____________________________________ Position : ________________________________ Business Outline Describe the products and or services your business provides. (500 words or fewer) Describe the history of the business. (500 words or fewer) Business Features Describe how your business is promoted. (500 words or fewer) Describe the level of customer service and the quality of your products your business provides. How does your business manage, monitor and measure customer expectations and satisfaction? (500 words or fewer) Describe how your business contributes to the local community. (500 words or fewer) Business Achievements Detail the success of the business in the past two years – this may include growth, innovation, technology improvements, awards and recognition. (500 words or fewer) Staff Training and Initiatives Describe how are your staff trained and motivated. (500 words or fewer) General Where do you see your business in the future? (500 words or fewer) What makes your business a North West Metro Business Awards winner? (500 words or fewer) Please do not forget to attach team / business photos to your submission. Entrepreneur Questions What has been your personal contribution that has resulted in your business success? (500 words or fewer) Describe any challenge which you have encountered-the context of the challenge, the actions and risks taken to address that challenge and the results achieved. (700 words or fewer)