Talk to the Press recognised as one of the UK’s smartest small businesses

• Monday, 22 February 2010

Press and publicity agency Talk to the Press (http://www.talktothepress.co.uk) has been chosen by a judging panel, including Deborah Meaden and other leading entrepreneurs such as Bebo Founder Michael Birch, as a winner of Smarta.com’s inaugural ‘Smarta 100’.

The Smarta 100 is the ultimate business accolade, recognizing the UK’s smartest small businesses. Smarta.com has uncovered remarkable companies who have gone the extra mile to differentiate themselves from the market or found clever ways to compete, from their marketing plan to their ethical stance. The result is a fascinating insight into the unique business ideas that are thriving in the current economic climate.

Natasha Courtenay-Smith, founder of Talk to the Press says: ‘We are the only online press agency to have won any business awards at all, and to have now been recognised by Smarta for what is our third business award is fantastic. The best thing is to know that the business has been evaluated on all levels – and given a seal of approval – by people as well respected and experienced as Deborah Meaden.’

The finalists proved to the judges that they have what it takes to run a successful venture, from spotting a new opportunity to making it a reality. And the high-profile panel were delighted to see that ambitious people are saving hard and raising finances to turn their ideas into flourishing businesses.

Deborah Meaden commented: “Discovering great new businesses is a passion of mine as is encouraging businesses to think and work better. The Smarta 100 does both of these things – and celebrates the best of British business at the same time. I was delighted to see ambitious people saving hard and raising finances to turn their ideas into flourishing businesses.”

Smarta.com founder Sháá Wasmund said: “Socially conscious, disruptive businesses that are not afraid to challenge the status quo are being set up in the four corners of the country. I founded Smarta to make sure these enterprises are supported at any stage of development. The results speak for themselves – the Smarta 100 list is a collection of remarkable success stories.”

The full results and details of the winning companies can be found at smarta.com/smarta100.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

About Talk to the Press: Talk to the Press has worked with publications including the Daily Mail, the News of the World and The Sun. Their clients have appeared in almost every women’s magazine in the country. They have also placed real-life stories in magazines in Australia, Greece and Belgium. Natasha Courtenay-Smith is a former Daily Mail journalist and won the Women in Business category at last year’s Startups Awards. She is available for interview and photographs are available on request. Please phone 0207 792 2011 or e-mail Natasha@talktothepress.com or visit for further details. For further information regarding Talk to the Press, please visit www.talktothepress.co.uk

Media Enquiries: For access to case studies, images and all other media enquiries, please contact Catherine Nicholls on 020 7881 7784 / 07789 644 979 / smarta@tetra-strategy.co.uk.

About Smarta.com: The brain-child of entrepreneur Sháá Wasmund, Smarta.com is a free online business resource for small business owners. Supported by renowned entrepreneurs Theo Paphitis, Deborah Meaden and Michael Birch, Smarta.com provides advice and business tools as wells as a space where business owners can network and support each other. Smarta has more than 1,000 guides, case studies and video interviews in which leading UK entrepreneurs share their experience and knowledge. Visit www.smarta.com to learn more.

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