SME News- Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025 Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025 Best Boutique Property Development Firm 2025 In London's dynamic property market, Fang Ting Properties has established itself as a rare hybrid - an investment-driven developer that delivers both financial performance and design excellence. Founded by Elton and Luella, the firm's unique approach has earned them recognition as Best Boutique Property Development Firm 2025 in the prestigious Greater London Enterprise Awards.
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Contents 5. Fang Ting Properties: Best Boutique Property Development Firm 2025 6. Commons: Best Specialty Coffee Shop 2025 8. PumpApp Ltd: Best On-Demand Fleet Fuelling Service 2025 10. Santis Global: Best Courier Logistics Company 2025 11. Bridging the Bar: Best Legal Support Initiative 2025 12. VIP Hearing Solutions: Audiology Health Clinic of the Year 2025 13. Finspector: Best AI-Powered Financial Promotions Compliance Solution 2025 14. London Bioidentical Hormones: Best Hormone Clinic 2025 & Patient Care Excellence Award 2025 15. LSC Creative Limited: Best Personalised B2B Outreach & SME Growth Specialist 2025 16. Complyport (part of ComplyMAP Group): Best Nationwide Regulatory Compliance Consultancy 2025 & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 17. Empower ADHD: Best ADHD Coaching & Training Services 2025 18. Plugin Brands: Best FMCG Account Management Agency 2025 – UK 19. CAA Portas: Best Sports Consultancy 2025 20. John Building Service Ltd: Best Residential & Commercial Building Contractor 2025 21. Valore Property Services: Best Short-Term Let Management Firm 2025 22. Maison Mawu Ltd: Best Global Financial Services Firm 2025 23. Penge SE20 BID: Best Community‑Driven BID 2025 24. Fortemus Films: Best International Creative Production Agency 2025 25. Access Partnership: Best Tech Public Policy Consultancy 2025 26. Develop Digital: Best Performance‑Led E‑commerce Marketing Agency 2025 27. The Agency Cleo: Excellence Award in Iconic Event Management 2025 28. British Chauffeurs Guild: Best Professional Chauffeur Services 2025 29. Rare Plumbing London: Luxury Plumber of the Year 2025 30. Prime Advantage Capital Partners: Best Sector Specialist SME Corporate Advisory Firm 2025 31. Theresa Cox 11+ Tutorials: Best 11+ Tutoring Company 2025 32. Inclusive Digital Ltd: Best Video Production & Live Streaming Specialists 2025 33. Thesleff Group: Restaurant Group of the Year 2025 34. London & Kent Roofing Ltd: Most Trusted Roofing Contractor 2025 35. Clinical Net: Most Revolutionary Clinical Trial Platform 2025 36. SW Residential Ltd: Best High-End Real Estate Agency 2025 – Central London & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 37. Michelle Sidwell Academy of Dance: Best Youth Performing Arts & Dance Academy 2025 – South East London 38. Designpip: Most Innovative Branding Consultant 2025: Phillippa Stewart 39. Advanced Cosmetic Procedures: Best Clinical Beauty Treatment Service 2025 – Central London & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 40. Verve Risk Services: Best Specialist Insurance Provider 2025 41. Percent for Good: Most Innovative Fundraising Charity of the Year 2025 42. Pershing Consultants Ltd: Best Sustainable Infrastructure Project Management Service 2025 43. Precision Gymnastics ltd: Gymnastics Business Manager of the Year 2025: Michelle Nicholls 44. Windmill Farm: Best Pet Boarding Centre 2025 45. Ben Uri: British Visual Culture Research Centre on Refugee Contributions 2025
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In London's dynamic property market, Fang Ting Properties has established itself as a rare hybrid - an investment-driven developer that delivers both financial performance and design excellence. Founded by Elton and Luella, the firm's unique approach has earned them recognition as Best Boutique Property Development Firm 2025 in the prestigious Greater London Enterprise Awards. Best Boutique Property Development Firm 2025 Strategic Collaborations & Industry Leadership Fang Ting Properties' reputation for excellence has attracted collaborations with some of the sector's most respected names, including JLL Residential, Berkeley, and Marriott Bonvoy. These partnerships provide access to exclusive opportunities while bringing institutional-grade expertise to bespoke projects. Both Elton and Luella have become influential voices in the property community. Their expertise is regularly sought after at industry conferences, where they serve as guest speakers, podcast commentators, and mentors to fellow investors. This thought leadership position reflects their standing as trusted authorities in portfolio growth strategies. Design as a Differentiator The firm's interior design capability represents a key competitive advantage. Their projects have graced the pages of national publications including Style at Home and Woman's Own, with one particularly impressive feature spanning ten pages. This design excellence was recently validated on the international stage when one of their renovation projects was named a finalist in the SBID Awards. Competing against entries from 90 countries, Fang Ting Properties was one of just fourteen finalists in their category - a testament to their high-specification approach that delivers both aesthetic appeal and investment value. Comprehensive Property Management Under the leadership of Executive Director Tommy, the firm's property management division has developed an exceptional reputation for meticulous attention to detail. The team has cultivated strong, mutually beneficial relationships across all stakeholders - from tenants and leaseholders to freeholders, service companies, and tradespeople. This ecosystem approach has generated consistently positive feedback from both landlords and tenants, resulting in outstanding client retention rates. "We treat every property as if it were our own," Tommy explains. "That means going beyond basic maintenance to create real value for everyone involved." The Complete Investment Solution What truly sets Fang Ting Properties apart is its end-to-end service offering: • Strategic acquisitions leveraging proprietary market intelligence • Value-enhancing development with design-led refurbishments • Active asset management that optimises long-term performance "We're not just advisors - we're investors and operators who live and breathe every aspect of the property journey," says Luella. "When clients partner with us, they're benefiting from that complete perspective." With an impressive track record and growing portfolio, Fang Ting Properties continues to demonstrate that boutique scale can deliver outsized results. Their success story serves as compelling evidence that in an era of institutional dominance, there remains ample room for specialists who combine investment rigor with design vision and operational excellence. As featured on this year’s cover, Fang Ting Properties represents the new paradigm in property development - where financial performance and design quality are not competing priorities, but complementary strengths. Contact: Luella Pu Company: Fang Ting Properties Web Address: www.fangting.co.uk Jul25066 Fang Ting Properties: The Boutique Developer Setting New Standards
Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025/ 6 Commons has two specialty coffee shops each providing a place for the people. From its Flagship Old Street Works to its Express Cannon Street shop, the company is proud to offer respite and a location for connection, good coffee and great food. Here we learn more as Commons is bestowed with its prestigious accolade in our Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025. Commons isn’t simply brewing coffee, it is creating places grounded in connection, quality, and care. Always serving premium coffee, and an extended range of other drinks, alongside a carefully curated selection of pastries and pantry goods, this coffee company welcomes a long list of customers each and every day. Meeting guests with outstanding hospitality skill, respect, and offerings that are sure to brighten anyone’s day, Commons is proud to pour a lot of heart into its every day operations. Its two shops were created as unique offerings for the surrounding communities, serving guests in different ways. The Flagship Old Street Works shop is centred around connection and lengthy stays in a comforting environment. Sporting features such as fast Wi-Fi for solo or pair work or casual meetings, workshops and team sessions, this shop brings people together not just in a social setting but in a career setting too. Old Street Works was also beautifully and elegantly decorated with care to ensure a cosy feel. This elevated and stylish atmosphere allows for free-flowing conversation and memory making together with our colleagues and loved ones depending on the reason for our visit. On the other hand, Cannon Street is Commons’ Express coffee shop designed perfectly to fit the needs of busy professionals on the move. The standing bar and streamlined service ensures that individuals can have a quick yet calm moment to treat themselves to stellar coffee, food and drinks during their stay, no matter how much of a flying visit it is. Commons at Old Street Works also offers private meeting rooms with coffee packages, and the shop is also available in the evenings as an event space for hire. With events, the possibilities are truly endless. The shop has hosted DJs, fashion brands, music launches, art sales, and film productions, with the list ever-growing. This diverse and dynamic venue has been used for many creative endeavours, and Commons even hosts its own coffee tastings and cuppings along with music and poetry nights, and more, delivering value and opportunities for connection and enrichment amongst the surrounding, and visiting, community. This award-winning coffee company is proud to be a partner of some of the most respected roasteries across the UK and Europe, in addition to a diverse range of independent food suppliers which have been specifically selected for their dedication to premium quality and high ethical standards. Of course, this is yet another way that Commons supports those around it, especially as its team enjoys supporting small, independent businesses by offering a space for them to sell their products, grow their brand, and reach more people. Believing in solid partnerships with ambitious entrepreneurs that are unwavering in their commitment to community and equality, Commons’ work continues to enrich the business community in addition to the general population. Since Rocca Galifi, Director of Operations, joined the company this year, Commons next chapter is already being shaped with a steady guiding hand. Originally from Agrigento in Southern Sicily, Italy, she comes from a family of career driven entrepreneurs who have influenced her deep understanding of service, culture, and business from a tender age. “Leading with Purpose, Building with Heart.” The way Rocca leads is truly of note, especially as her 18 years of experience with Pret A Manger taught her the inner workings of how coffee shops work and what they need to be to become a core staple for people looking to recharge, refresh, and reconnect over a coffee and some food. As she built her career in a fast-paced environment in the busiest and most customer-focused environments in hospitality, Rocca’s wealth of experience is a daily impact on the way Commons is run. From leading several flagship areas around Oxford Street to help in scaling operations, mentor leaders, and deliver the best experiences possible for visitors, Rocca’s years of expertise help her to push Commons forward well into its next chapter. She believes in building strong structures and empowering great people, while always putting the customer first, so that everyone in the community can thrive. Rocca leads with heart, soul, and passion, turning ideas into everyday excellence through smart systems, a positive culture, and outstanding customer care that help Commons and its partners grow. Helping everyone to feel valued, from customer to team member, Rocca does all she can to nurture the nourishing environment that Commons has always chosen to build from the start. This is exactly why she partnered with Dominic Wright. Dominic is the Owner of real estate investment company Riverside Capital, as well as the &Then Group which is a "place making" group of companies, of which Commons forms an integral part. Dominic shares similar values Best Specialty Coffee Shop 2025 Good Coffee. For the People.
and Rocca told us: “Dominic leads with heart and has a strong passion for creating places that build connection and that bring diversity. Helping everyone who crosses his path to build a great career, Dominic is always willing to mentor others through every step of a new process, offering his guidance, support, and valuable time.” Dominic’s commitment to connection and community transforms the London property investments owned by Riverside Capital from just another exclusive London building, in to a central hub for local businesses and residents. Everyone is welcome. Over the years Riverside Capitals property portfolio has been home to businesses that range from startups to corporate giants. Companies such as our newest start up resident at Old Street Works called Eastbound Studios; a digital marketing company to corporate giants including Spotify and Live Nation. As the custodian of such beautiful buildings, Dominic considers it a duty to make places that anyone and everyone can visit and be inspired by. Commons, and its sister company &Then which is the premium office brand of choice for the music and creative industries enable exactly that. Making places that are fun and that are accessible to everyone enables creativity to thrive and brings our properties to life. Recently, Dominic appointed Georgia Salmon as Director of Tenant Experience to lead the &Then business. Georgia brings five years of experience from WeWork and is always on hand in Commons to show our guests around and create bespoke experiences for those looking for a new home for their business or an unforgettable event. All of our office customers gain exclusive discounts at Commons which serves as a vibrant hub for our resident businesses – perfect for informal meetings or a peaceful retreat. “It’s not just about where you work. It’s about who you work around, what you experience, and the culture you’re part of” Behind Commons is so much more than meets the eye – an incredible team whose dedication makes everyone proud. It’s a delight to award this specialty coffee shop, which has so much to offer, and to recognise the wider Riverside Capital / &Then family. More is to come with the forthcoming opening of Maleo X next door to Commons which will be a multi purpose event space with its own recording studios and bar. Once open, Maleo X as part of its commitment to the local community will offer free recording studio space to young and up and coming music artists from the surrounding area. Company Name: Commons Contact: Rocca Galifi Email: [email protected] Contact: Dominic Wright Email: [email protected] Business Websites www.commonsat.co.uk www.rivercap.co.uk www.andthenlondon.com
Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025/ 8 PumpApp is a FORS Gold accredited company on a mission to revolutionise the refuelling process with on-demand fuel delivery services tailored to fleet operators. It is situated in Wembley, London, home to one of the largest concentrations of fleets in the UK, a strong demand for sustainable solutions, and excellent links to the surrounding regions. The company operates primarily within the wholesale fuel distribution and energy sector, masterfully blending technology with innovation to deliver solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Acting as a mobile fuel station, PumpApp offers fleet operators a fast, flexible alternative to traditional refuelling that combines advanced mobile technology with a sustainable, on-demand fuel delivery model. With just a phone call, clients can schedule 24-hour diesel delivery – whether for routine top-ups or urgent fill-ups – at their preferred time and location. The service helps businesses save hours of downtime each year, with bespoke pump systems, real-time tracking, and digital reporting tools – not only saving valuable driver time but also streamlining operations and improving efficiency through reduced paperwork. To further enhance operational efficiency, PumpApp offers a suite of smart features tailored to the needs of modern fleet managers. Its 24/7 service availability ensures refuelling is never a bottleneck, with flexible scheduling that adapts to each client’s unique workflow. A digital dashboard provides full transparency, allowing users to monitor live fuel usage and transaction logs in real-time – streamlining reporting and simplifying expense management. What’s more, PumpApp caters to commercial fleets, its extensive capabilities allowing for an array of tailored service packages. The company provides a wide range of fuel types, including diesel and AdBlue, an offering that distinguishes PumpApp. This broad reach enabled PumpApp to play a pivotal role in advancing eco-conscious driving across the UK, ensuring that fleet operators and drivers are choosing sustainably. By eliminating the need for detours to fuel stations, PumpApp helps reduce vehicle downtime and keeps fleets moving. Its clean delivery systems and optimised routing not only low emissions but also minimise fuel waste, supporting clients’ sustainability goals. With competitive pricing that often undercuts traditional fuel cards and forecourt rates, PumpApp delivers measurable cost savings alongside operational reliability. “What makes me proudest to work for PumpApp is the tangible impact we are making in transforming a traditionally outdated industry,” Mehdi shared. “We’re not just delivering fuel – we’re delivering efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Seeing how our technology helps businesses reduce downtime, cut emissions, and simplify their operations gives real meaning to the work we do. It’s rewarding to be part of a team that sets high standards and is reshaping the way the UK refuels – safely, responsibly, and forward-thinking.” Fleet operators have long been stuck with outdated refuelling systems that waste time, complicate logistics, and drive up costs. Traditional fuel cards and fuel station stops offer little flexibility and even less transparency. PumpApp flips that model on its head, delivering diesel directly to fleets via a streamlined app – cutting downtime, simplifying expense tracking, and putting control back in the hands of operators. We heard more below from Mehdi Mohtasham, Managing Director at PumpApp, as the company is named in the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025. Best On-Demand Fleet Fuelling Service 2025
PumpApp is driven by a team of seasoned professionals, each motivated by a shared vision of revolutionising the refuelling process throughout the UK. Since its inception, PumpApp has centred its endeavours around a foundation of core values – comprising client-centricity, integrity, innovation, sustainability, efficiency, safety, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence – allowing these values to shape its operations and steer its team toward success. “We keep our culture simple: reliable, safe, and client focused,” Mehdi told us. “Our team are trained not just in fuelling standards and compliance, but also in clear communication and problemsolving on site. When hiring, we look for people who are practical, trustworthy, and proactive. These qualities mean that clients see us as a professional, dependable partner rather than just a fuel supplier.” Assuming the position of partner – instead of supplier – to its clientele is of top priority to PumpApp, prompting the company to remain alert and adaptive in its daily operations. By closely monitoring the market and keeping abreast of emerging trends and shifting consumer behaviours, PumpApp can ensure that its solutions remain relevant and proactive to today’s evolving landscape. At present, PumpApp has observed a number of shifts across the industry, including heightened pressure on fleet operators to reduce downtime, cut emissions, and improve operational efficiency. In response, digital tools and mobile fuelling solutions are gaining traction, offering time savings and enhanced visibility into fuel consumption. The adoption of AdBlue is also on the rise, driven by the need to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations. In London, policies such as the Ultra Low Emission Zone have further accelerated the push toward cleaner operations, prompting fleets to minimise unnecessary mileage. On-site fuelling has emerged as a strategic solution, eliminating detours to fuel stations and supporting both regulatory compliance and cost reduction. Rather than shying away from the obstacles presented by industry evolution, PumpApp recognised opportunity. By stepping forward and providing its clients with unwavering support during these typically complex transitionary periods, PumpApp has solidified its position as an essential partner for those wishing to navigate the industry with confidence and ease. “One recent challenge has been helping fleets adapt to tighter emissions rules, in addition to rising fuel costs,” Mehdi explained. “Instead of seeing this as a hurdle, we have used it to show how on-site fuelling can cut wasted mileage, lower emissions, and reduce admin. This challenge has pushed us to refine our service and highlight the cost and compliance benefits, which has opened doors to new sectors and clients.” Adaptability has been the cornerstone of PumpApp’s journey, fuelling its ability to evolve with shifting market demands, embrace technological innovation, and deliver seamless service at scale. Looking ahead, PumpApp will continue striving to offer a more reliable and cost-effective solution to its clients, leading the transition towards cleaner, smarter fuelling solutions across the UK. This dynamic strategy not only promises to set new standards across the fleet fuelling sector but has also earned PumpApp the prestigious accolade of Best On-Demand Fleet Fuelling Service 2025. “We’re looking forward to the rest of 2025 with big plans,” Mehdi announced. “Our focus is on expanding our service across more parts of the UK, building on our work in London, and adding new features to make fuelling even more efficient for our clients. Longer term, we aim to play a bigger role in helping fleets transition towards cleaner, smarter energy solutions. “At the heart of PumpApp is a simple goal: to make life easier for fleet operators by taking the hassle out of fuelling. We’re excited about what is ahead, and look forward to helping more fleets stay efficient, compliant, and ready for the road.” Contact: Mehdi Mohtasham Company: PumpApp Ltd Web Address: www.pumpapp.co.uk
Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025/ 10 Best Courier Logistics Company 2025 Finding the most dedicated courier logistics company is no small feat, but with Santis Global the painstaking search can be a thing of the past. We hear directly from Managing Director John Pye below as we award Santis Global in our Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025. It is a great privilege for us to have been awarded Best Courier Logistics Company 2025 at the SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards. This recognition is a reflection of our continued commitment to delivering exceptional service, building trusted relationships, and constantly striving to raise the standards of courier logistics. "Awards like this are never just about one moment of success; they’re about consistency," says Luke Eggar, CEO of Santis Global. "What makes me proud is that our clients trust us because of the day-to-day service we provide. Every urgent delivery, every tailored solution, every small detail adds up to something much bigger, a partnership they can rely on." Santis Global was founded with one clear focus: putting our clients at the centre of everything we do. "We’ve always believed that being a great courier company isn’t about how many deliveries you make, but how you make them," Luke reflects. "Our role goes beyond simply moving parcels from A to B; we’re here to support our clients’ businesses. That means understanding their priorities, adapting to their challenges, and being proactive in finding solutions before they even ask." This mindset has allowed us to become a trusted logistics partner to businesses across industries, including legal, finance, fashion and PR. This year has also marked significant progress in our sustainability journey. "Logistics is changing, and we have a responsibility to be part of that change," Luke explains. "More than 40% of our fleet is now made up of green vehicles, and our partnership with Ecologi means we’re helping to fund global reforestation and carbon reduction projects. But just as importantly, we’re giving clients the tools to understand their own impact through real-time emissions reporting. For us, sustainability isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s an expectation." By combining greener vehicles with smarter route optimisation, Santis Global is helping clients achieve their ESG goals without compromising on speed or reliability. The heart of Santis Global has always been our people. "Our team is the reason we win awards like this," Luke says. "We can invest in technology, we can expand our green fleet, but it’s our people who make the difference. From our London Living Wage drivers to our operations team, they care about every single delivery. That care is what our clients feel, and it’s why they keep coming back." Winning this award is an honour, but for us, it’s just one step on a much longer journey. "The world of logistics never stands still, and neither do we," Luke reflects. "This recognition is a reminder of why we do what we do, to keep improving, to stay innovative, and to deliver a service our clients can trust, every single day." If you would like to find out more about the services we offer and how we could support your business, please visit www.santisglobal.com or contact our Sales team at [email protected]. Our team would be delighted to arrange a meeting with you to discuss your courier and logistics requirements in more detail. Contact: John Pye Company: Santis Global Website: www.santisglobal.com
Despite making up over 40% of London’s population, Black and minority ethnic individuals remain starkly underrepresented at the Bar, with just 17.3% of barristers from minority ethnic backgrounds and only 10.8% reaching King’s Counsel level, according to the Bar Standards Board’s Diversity at the Bar Report. Bridging the Bar is tackling this disparity head-on, offering mentoring, internships, and advocacy training that makes candidates 2.5 times more likely to secure pupillage. We caught up with Ayesha Begum below, Business Development Assistant at Bridging the Bar, to learn more. Best Legal Support Initiative 2025 Bridging the Bar is a registered charity on a mission to increase access to the legal profession for individuals from underrepresented and marginalised backgrounds. Through its flagship Academy programme, Bridging the Bar provides practical, structured support that includes mentoring, advocacy training, internships, and mini-pupillages. Since its inception, the charity has delivered more than 5,000 hours of mentoring, facilitated more than 500 minipupillages, and secured 106 elite internships, including placements at the UK Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. Bridging the Bar is centred in London, home to an incredibly diverse population. London has a population that is 41% Black and minority ethnic, four times more than the UK average. This positioning allows the charity to be local to a large proportion of its target audience, providing them with access to local opportunities that will help them in their journey to the Bar. But that is not all; Bridging the Bar is the only organisation actively working to increase diversity and opportunity at the Bar in a structured, practical, and sustained way. While other initiatives exist to support underrepresented candidates, none take the same hands-on approach to breaking down barriers at every stage of the journey. Bridging the Bar does not just raise awareness of the problem – the charity works to actively provide solutions. By offering targeted mentoring, securing high quality work experience, and working directly with chambers and institutions, the charity ensures that talented candidates have access to the same opportunities as their more privileged peers. “Our approach isn’t just about fixing the pipeline; it’s about changing the profession itself,” Ayesha told us. “We’ve built relationships with leading institutions to create pathways that simply didn’t exist before, making diversity and inclusion a shared responsibility rather than an afterthought. By directly addressing the systemic issues that have made the Bar one of the least diverse professions in the UK, we’re not just making incremental change – we’re setting a new standard for what real inclusion looks like.” With a central location in close proximity to various judicial institutions, the charity has been able to run and pilot internship programmes at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the United Kingdom Supreme Court. Bridging the Bar is particularly proud to have collaborated with the UKSC in February 2021 to create the first ever paid internship programme – having now completed two successful cycles of the programme and agreeing with the UKSC to implement it once again. Looking ahead, Bridging the Bar aims to continue expanding the scope of its work to have an even greater impact on access to the profession. Many talented students from underrepresented backgrounds do not consider the Bar as a realistic career option, as they are not exposed to it in their formative years. Therefore, the charity aims to expand upon its university and postgraduate level programmes to deliver outreach, workshops, and tailored resources for younger groups, including secondary school and sixth form students, to provide students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about pursuing a career in law. Founded in 2020, Bridging the Bar is a relatively young organisation and initially faced difficulties in demonstrating its credibility to potential supporters – especially within a sector already heavily oversubscribed with sponsorship requests. This challenge required significant effort from its team, who not only had to prove the value of the charity’s programmes but also establish genuine and lasting relationships with chambers and key stakeholders. Through consistent outreach, transparent communication, and delivering high quality initiatives, however, Bridging the Bar has gradually built a reputation that speaks for itself and earned itself the recognition of Best Legal Support Initiative 2025. “As a result, we are now in a much stronger position to secure funding from a growing number of chambers,” Ayesha shared. “What once felt like a major barrier has transformed into a foundation for long-term sustainability and growth. The challenge of recognition pushed us to refine our approach, build stronger partnerships, and ensure our impact is visible and those efforts are now opening new opportunities for expansion and deeper collaboration.” Contact: Ayesha Begum Company: Bridging the Bar Web Address: https://bridgingthebar.org/ AIM-Aug25134
Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025/ 12 Audiology Health Clinic of the Year 2025 We’re proud to feature VIP Hearing Solutions in our Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025 again this year, after its three consecutive wins with us at SME News. We learn more from Nick Clive & Mo Khan, as we celebrate the dedicated clinic’s success. VIP Hearing Solutions is an independent audiology clinic with locations in London, Eastcote, Pinner and Brentwood. We specialise in providing advanced hearing solutions, from the latest AI-powered hearing aids to bespoke hearing management plans. Our focus has always been simple: deliver the kind of service and attention to detail we would want for our own families. Over the years, we’ve grown from a single clinic into a multi-location practice, but our values haven’t shifted. We still believe in taking the time to listen to our patients, understanding their lifestyle, and tailoring solutions that make a real difference to their everyday lives. The technology has advanced dramatically since we first opened, but the human side of what we do has stayed exactly the same. Our strength lies in combining cutting-edge hearing technology with genuine, one-to-one care. We’re not tied to a single hearing aid manufacturer, which means we can offer our patients truly independent advice and choose from the best devices on the market. Every fitting is customised, every aftercare plan is personal, and we make sure each patient receives consistent, tailored support from our audiology team throughout their journey. That consistency builds trust, and trust is something we highly value. The hearing care industry is moving quickly, especially with the integration of AI and health tracking into hearing aids. We’re seeing more devices that don’t just improve hearing but also monitor wellness, connect seamlessly to smartphones, and adapt automatically to different environments. There’s a growing demand for discreet, lifestyle-friendly hearing solutions that fit busy lives. We can serve a diverse population and stay at the forefront of new developments, both in technology and patient expectations. Like many healthcare providers, we’ve had to adapt to rising costs and supply chain delays. Rather than letting this slow us down, we used it as a chance to review our supplier relationships and streamline our internal processes. We also invested in more in-house training so that we can carry out more repairs and adjustments ourselves, reducing patient waiting times. What started as a challenge ended up improving our service delivery. We’ve built a team culture around empathy, professionalism, and continuous learning. Every team member, from reception to clinical, receives regular training not just on products but on communication and patient care. When recruiting, we look for warmth and genuine listening skills above everything else – you can train someone on the technical side, but you can’t teach them to care. This approach means our patients get the same welcoming, personal experience at every one of our clinics. The rest of this year will see us expanding our range of AI-powered hearing aids and increasing our library of online tutorials to make hearing care more accessible. Longer term, we’re exploring the introduction of specialist ENT services alongside audiology, creating a more complete ear and hearing health offering under one roof. Our goal is to become the goto hearing care provider in our region, known for both expert knowledge and trust. Winning this award is a proud moment for us because it reflects not just our work, but the trust our patients place in us. Every thank-you card, every smile when someone hears clearly again – that’s what drives us. We’re grateful to our patients, our team, and to SME News for this recognition. We have now won this award multiple times from SME. Contact: Bookings Team Company: VIP Hearing Solutions Website: https://viphearingsolutions.co.uk/ AIM-Aug25081
It’s not unusual for things to move quickly in the startup world but for us things have definitely been moving at warp speed in the last year. We secured our first pilot at the same time as we launched our brand last October. There was a launch event in Shoreditch that we invited some of our community members to. By December we had acquired the rights to Compliance Star, an end-to-end horizontal compliance solution we’re rebuilding to now be part of the Finspector universe. By January we were in the FCA AI in Innovation Spotlight. By March we had successfully spun out of our parent AI Venture Studio, Goodfolio, and incorporated as a limited company here in the UK and by May the business had grown to the point where I could come in as a full time CEO. Our product and engineering team is now growing into double figures and our team here in London and spread across the UK is also growing pretty quickly as we gear up for our next phase of growth. And all of this before hitting our first Finspector birthday, so yes, it’s been a very busy year for us! The Goodfolio AI Venture Studio was founded by two brothers, Nima and Omid. Nima is a PhD computer scientist with deep expertise in AI and machine learning design, and Omid, a seasoned navigator of the AI journey from initial concept through to Series A. Today, the Studio is a team of 30+ tech and product specialists, supporting four live businesses, including Finspector, with several more in the pipeline. Ultimately, Nima and Omid have always attracted a lot of good people to them. Many of the investors, the partners and the global team today including myself were just friendlies in their network rooting for them and who have now entered the Goodfolio universe. It’s definitely a story that deserves its own limelight for sure and Finspector is proud to be part of that story. I think this is a common rite of passage moment for startups that are growing quickly and want to keep that initial magic of the close-knit team even as they grow. It’s certainly one of the many things that's on my mind as we grow Finspector, certainly. The trick we’re learning is to be ok about letting some things happen organically and others happen intentionally. In this early stage phase, the one we’re still in, there are a lot of moving pieces and what brings us together, the vision of where Finspector can go, the underdog story we lived and breathed in our previous incarnations, the grafting, the tough times and the people who showed up in those tough times and how they showed up – have all become part of the Finspector DNA and the cornerstone to our personality as a business and our culture. From the senior execs to the interns who are joining our team, there is a golden thread of continuing to hire not just people who’ve shown exceptional ability in their area of expertise, but are also fundamentally, just good people and that’s something that I certainly a part of the culture I intend to keep as we grow. Contact: Phil Clements Company: Finspector Website: https://www.finspector.ai/ Finspector is one of the flagship ventures from Goodfolio, an AI venture studio based in London that blends AI with human-in-the-loop thinking across multiple domains and products. Goodfolio’s venture experience ranges from addressing a critical compliance gap financial services here in the UK, to reimagining the future of strategy and business transformation, to developing large vision modelling for the fast-paced retail sector in emerging markets. We hear more from Phil Clements CEO, as Finspector wins its title in our Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025. Best AI-Powered Financial Promotions Compliance Solution 2025 AIM-Jul25321
Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025/ 14 Best Hormone Clinic 2025 & Patient Care Excellence Award 2025 Live Your True Potential Taking a personalised and holistic approach to hormone treatment, London Bioidentical Hormones’ team of functional medicine doctors, nutritionist, therapist, and breathwork practitioner offer specialist advice and plans with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to create a natural balance between the hormones, gut, circadian rhythm, sleep, and more. Burnout and hormonal imbalances are all too common, but with the help of London Bioidentical Hormones, individuals can take back their quality of life for a more healthy and energetic future ahead. When we’re feeling tired or burnt out or when we’re experiencing mood swings, low libido, hair loss, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, and more, we can feel lost and confused. This is exactly where this awardwinning treatment centre comes in. London Bioidentical Hormones strives to help a multitude of individuals to take their power back, through empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed along the way. Commonly prescribed bioidentical hormones are oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and London Bioidentical Hormones works hard to ensure that these hormones are balanced out so that its clients can stop suffering with their health. As people often experience a wide range of hormonal symptoms even after seeing their GP or a menopause clinic, because areas that directly impact their hormones are not being addressed, this treatment centre’s approach improves not only people’s lives but their experience of hormone support entirely. “We believe in personalised, holistic treatment that honours each individual's biology and biography.” – Dr Anu Arasu, MRCP MRCGP Taking a personalised functional medicine approach to hormone balance, London Bioidentical Hormones’ team have regular mindshares and consider every aspect of a person’s body, mind, and spirit. Its core values are centred around recognising that these aspects of a person are all completely interconnected, so that the way forward can be clear and tailored to the needs of every unique individual and their interconnected needs. The clinic is committed to addressing root causes rather than simply managing symptoms, understanding that true healing requires both cutting-edge personalised medicine and deep inner work. Many of its patients tell the team that they’re the first clinic where they felt truly heard and understood, with one of them citing: “Everyone seems to really strive, as a team, to offer clients a comprehensive service which supports hormonal, nutritional, emotional and spiritual needs as required.” Irene Gerlach shared: "My treatment with Dr Ailsa Care has been fantastic. The advice and treatment is exceptional and I continue to benefit immensely from it. The fact that the medication is adjusted to your exact needs is so wonderful. As a woman it has helped me no end getting through the menopause and also in my later years. I have now been with LBH clinic since 2017, originally with Dr Arasu, who was equally brilliant.” These are just two short examples of the glowing reviews Dr Anu Arasu and her team receive incredibly often, and perfectly sums up why London Bioidentical Hormones won its Patient Care Excellence Award this year. Also winning Best Hormone Clinic 2025, London Bioidentical Hormones has secured itself a place in our prestigious awards programme. Offering its holistic, caring, and effective services to those across London and beyond, London Bioidentical Hormones is clearly a dedicated trailblazer in its industry. For the years to come, London Bioidentical Hormones plans to continue its success as the best hormone clinic for personalised hormone treatment in the UK. As a functional medicine expert, the clinic plans to expand its transformative impact. Dr Anu Arasu, MRCP MRCGP, shared: “We've signed a publishing contract with a UK publisher, and our entire team will be co-authoring a book on "Nutrition, Hormones and Mental Health"—bringing our integrated approach to a wider audience who desperately needs this perspective. We're also developing online education programs and transformational retreats that go far beyond traditional medical interventions. “Long-term, our vision extends far beyond being the best hormone clinic - it extends to being a place where the intersection of advanced personalised medicine and deep healing work creates profound life change. Many of our patients tell us their journey with us becomes a catalyst for living their fullest potential and they’re right - health is about way more than treating disease, it’s about awakening human potential.” Providing help starting with a free discovery call, paid initial appointment, and then the all-important health optimisation advice and plan, the clinic continues to elevate the quality of life for a plethora of patients. If you’re looking for a dedicated place for your own treatment, or the treatment of a loved one, get in touch and get started today. Contact: Anu Arasu, MRCP MRCGP Company: London Bioidentical Hormones Website: https://londonbioidenticalhormones.com/ AIM-Jul25009
LSC Creative specialises in helping growth-minded businesses turn LinkedIn into a channel for long-term commercial growth. Rather than chasing quick wins, the team focuses on helping its clients build authentic relationships that lead to high-value clients, long-term partnerships, and sustainable revenue. At a time when much of the industry leans on automation and impersonal tactics, LSC has built its reputation on doing things differently - putting people first. It’s this approach that has earned LSC its esteemed title at the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025. Best Personalised B2B Outreach & SME Growth Specialist 2025 This transformational agency is a trailblazing force for SME growth on LinkedIn. Its mission is to give ambitious business owners the opportunity to connect with their ideal clients on a daily basis, and through its core values of authenticity, honesty, and accountability, LSC Creative continues to empower entrepreneurs up and down the UK. LSC was founded by Leo Crocker and, as the company’s owner and director, he is committed to helping his clients achieve enjoyable and sustainable growth via LinkedIn. Leo told us: “Our unique selling point is simple. In a world becoming increasingly dominated by AI, we take the opposite approach. At LSC, we champion human-driven relationship building because we know it works. At LSC, we don't just help you get seen. We turn your LinkedIn connections into contracts. While many rely entirely on automated outreach, we focus on genuine, human-led engagement. Our prospecting, research, message writing, and follow-up conversations are all handled by real people. Yes, we use simple automation tools to support the tasks that don’t require human nuance, particularly where the data shows they improve efficiency without compromising results, but the connection itself is always built by a person who understands your business and knows how to have a conversation that creates value.” Pouring a lot of heart and soul into growing its core relationship building services and delivering only the best service to its clients, LSC Creative creates opportunities for monumental wins over a longer period of time. This helps SMEs to avoid the short-lived boom of growth that drops off like it’s falling off the edge of a cliff. Leo shared: “Instead of chasing quick wins, we've focused on educating our clients about the compounding value of doing this properly. When you're targeting premium clients and strategic partnerships, you need to give your audience time to engage, build confidence, and move at their own pace. That's why we nurture conversations gradually and maintain a presence without pressuring the sale. Over time, this creates a far more valuable and sustainable pipeline. To support this, we're currently building a new website and refining our positioning so that we attract the right businesses. We're looking to work with those who already understand their own sales process and who recognise that lasting results come from investing in the long game. They know their industry, they understand the value of timing, and they want a partner who will represent their business properly at every step. With an excellent Trustpilot rating, LSC has left an outstanding impression on its clients. One client commented: “LSC Creative have been brilliant to work with. They’ve managed my LinkedIn strategy with care and consistency and the results have been great. My network has grown steadily, and I’ve had some really valuable conversations off the back of it. Great comms, no fluff, and they actually get stuff done. Highly recommend.” Another shared: “I have been working with LSC Creative and they were extremely efficient. Leads started to generate almost immediately and the personalised approach was a great service and they did their research before messaging. The communication throughout was fantastic, daily updates and the documentation they provided was very comprehensive and helped keep track of all activity, leads, connections and messages. I would highly recommend LSC Creative, an overall first class service.” For the future ahead, LSC is pleased to announce that it is planning to roll out more one-off service packages that are guaranteed to have an even bigger impact on its clients’ expansion and reputation. Leo elaborated: “One example is our content planning package. This gives clients a tailored roadmap for showing up effectively on LinkedIn, with clear messaging, post ideas, and positioning advice that reflects their goals and audience. It's ideal for professionals who want to lead with their own voice but need guidance to do it confidently and consistently.” Book your free discovery call to discover how building relationships on LinkedIn - not blasting messages - leads to bigger clients and stronger partnerships. Contact: Leo Crocker Company: LSC Creative Limited Website: https://lsc-creative.co.uk/ Transforming LinkedIn Connections into Long Term Revenue
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