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Triumphant businesspeople to be recognised
13/03/2007
Small business owners, who have been successful despite finding themselves bankrupt and in debt at one stage in the lives, are being recognised in an awards presentation.
Individuals who have had to deal with personal tragedy or physical disabilities will also be acknowledged in the Prince's Trust-backed event.
Dubbed the Barclays Trading Places Awards, the scheme has been established to recognise people in the UK who have triumphed in the face of adversity during their business activities.
The most enterprising individuals, including sole traders and small businesses chiefs, will be rewarded.
Launching the awards, Barclays' marketing director for local business John Davis said: "Trading Places is a celebration of unsung heroes who, in spite of great personal challenges, have taken steps to establish a sustainable business and in doing so changed the direction of their lives for the better.
The programme celebrates the inspiring achievement of these individuals and highlights "an increasingly important sector" of the business world, he added.
Individuals who have had to deal with personal tragedy or physical disabilities will also be acknowledged in the Prince's Trust-backed event.
Dubbed the Barclays Trading Places Awards, the scheme has been established to recognise people in the UK who have triumphed in the face of adversity during their business activities.
The most enterprising individuals, including sole traders and small businesses chiefs, will be rewarded.
Launching the awards, Barclays' marketing director for local business John Davis said: "Trading Places is a celebration of unsung heroes who, in spite of great personal challenges, have taken steps to establish a sustainable business and in doing so changed the direction of their lives for the better.
The programme celebrates the inspiring achievement of these individuals and highlights "an increasingly important sector" of the business world, he added.