Fast Growth Business Awards 2007


	10 reasons to enter today
	1.	Invaluable press coverage
	2.	Boost staff morale
	3.	Impress potential investors
	4.	Gain prestige and recognition from peers
	5.	Network with fellow entrepreneurs
	6.	Raise your profile
	7.	Cheer up the bank manager
	8.	Increase respect from existing customers
	9.	Help attract high quality new staff
	10.	Increase your business growth
	10.


	Key dates

	Monday 12th October Open for entry

	Friday 22nd January Entry deadline

	TBC Shortlist announced

	Wednesday 14th April Fast Growth Business Awards at the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square

	21st May Growing Business Magazine FGBA feature issue out

Winner testimonials

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2008 winners

Female Entrepreneur of the Year


		Name: Margaret Manning Job title: Chief Executive Officer Company name: Reading Room Address: 65-66 Frith Street, Soho London, W1D 3JR Telephone Number: 0207 025 1800 Website: www.readingroom.com Business description: Set up in 1996, Reading Room is now the third largest and fastest growing independent digital media agency in the UK, turning over more than £7m and employing 150 people in London, Manchester and Sydney. Manning is currently vice-chair for the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) and a member of the BBC External New Media Advisory Group.

Judges comments: The judges felt Margaret has an outstanding profile both in the digital media world and as a female entrepreneur. Reading Room has put down solid roots in a competitive market, with impressive revenue growth and is already the UK’s third largest digital agency. Margaret’s actively looked to impart her knowledge with other digital entrepreneurs in her role as vice-chair of the British Interactive Media Association, and by doing so, the judges felt she’s also become an excellent role model for aspiring female business owners. Margaret also frequently speaks at networking events and conferences designed specifically for women.