Sunday 12 December 2010
the blog
hi all, sorry we've not done the best job keeping up with posting to the blog with news and developments - we've been really busy on the nursery and shipping all your orders! We hope to start using the blog a lot more soon..... in the mean time, why not follow us on twitter?
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Smarta 100 Award - Gardening Express is Smarta100 Company
here is our page on smarta : http://www.smarta.com/smarta100/2010-winners/gardening-express
We've had a mention in trade journal Horticulture week too:
http://www.hortweek.com/news/search/985548/Gardening-websites-Shoot-Gardening-Express-win-Smartacom-entrepreneur-awards/
and on web wire : http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=112991
our twitter feed is here : http://twitter.com/GardeningExpres
you could also check out our facebook page right here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&ref=search&gid=184879793480#!/group.php?v=wall&ref=search&gid=184879793480
We've had a mention in trade journal Horticulture week too:
http://www.hortweek.com/news/search/985548/Gardening-websites-Shoot-Gardening-Express-win-Smartacom-entrepreneur-awards/
and on web wire : http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=112991
our twitter feed is here : http://twitter.com/GardeningExpres
you could also check out our facebook page right here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&ref=search&gid=184879793480#!/group.php?v=wall&ref=search&gid=184879793480
Gardening Express is officially one of Britains Smartest Businesses!!!
hi all, it's been a while since we posted anything to our blog I know....... we post to twitter almost every day...... and with all the hard work preparing for the season ahead, it is not always easy to find the time to post our info. and articles on to our blog!!! That said however, I need to tell you about an award we have just won.... one of the judges was Dragons Den star Deborah Meaden, plus a host of other high profile entrepreneurs that have recognised our achievements at Gardening Express....... here are some useful links and details about our win!
Gardening Express Recognised as one of the UK’s Smartest Small Businesses
Monday, February 22, 2010
Contact Information
Chris Bonnett
CEO
Gardening Express
08000 33 61 61
chris.bonnett@gardeningexpress.co.uk
Gardening Express [ www.GardeningExpress.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.
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.
Chris Bonnett, founder of Gardening Express commented "I am very proud to have had the achievements I have made with this firm [ www.GardeningExpress.co.uk ] recognised, this proves that hard work ultimately leads to success. I could never have imagined when I first started this business that I would already be having success recognised by the high profile entrepreneurs that have selected the smarta100"
- Ends –
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.
Gardening Express – Chris Bonnett, 08000 33 61 61 Digital Images & Interviews Available on Request
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.
About Gardening Express www.GardeningExpress.co.uk, based in Chelmsford, Essex, is a leading online Garden Centre in the UK. The business was created by founder CEO Chris Bonnett, and has grown to be a thorn in the side of traditional rivals with it’s dynamic approach and new thinking. The concept is simple; a dedication to quality, service and value for money, has resulted in this entrepreneur taking Gardening Express to be one of the UK’s largest online garden centres in just a few short years.
Gardening Express Recognised as one of the UK’s Smartest Small Businesses
Monday, February 22, 2010
Contact Information
Chris Bonnett
CEO
Gardening Express
08000 33 61 61
chris.bonnett@gardeningexpress.co.uk
Gardening Express [ www.GardeningExpress.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.
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.
Chris Bonnett, founder of Gardening Express commented "I am very proud to have had the achievements I have made with this firm [ www.GardeningExpress.co.uk ] recognised, this proves that hard work ultimately leads to success. I could never have imagined when I first started this business that I would already be having success recognised by the high profile entrepreneurs that have selected the smarta100"
- Ends –
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.
Gardening Express – Chris Bonnett, 08000 33 61 61 Digital Images & Interviews Available on Request
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.
About Gardening Express www.GardeningExpress.co.uk, based in Chelmsford, Essex, is a leading online Garden Centre in the UK. The business was created by founder CEO Chris Bonnett, and has grown to be a thorn in the side of traditional rivals with it’s dynamic approach and new thinking. The concept is simple; a dedication to quality, service and value for money, has resulted in this entrepreneur taking Gardening Express to be one of the UK’s largest online garden centres in just a few short years.
Thursday 14 January 2010
Snow Joke!
just to quickly say sorry, that although we have good intentions to make lots of postings here to keep you coming back for more (and we will do that!) we've been snowed under... literally!
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