Without wishing to over-cook it, this is probably the most exciting news I’ve ever posted here, with potentially huge business implications. Intrigued? You should be…
Last year we applied for a British Airways Business Opportunity Grant, with a prize including 12 business-class flights and 5 cargo shipments, across the BA network.
The grant is for small to medium-sized companies and it’s assessed on how a year’s free business travel would help to achieve specific, measurable business objectives.
Having submitted a carefully-worded application, we sat back…and waited. And last week we were told, along with 99 other businesses, that we’d been successful!
I was out when I got the news and, on my return, was greeted by the rather fetching handmade sign, above. Karen clearly has too much free time. Haha, so not true!
Karen was deliriously happy as she’s “never won anything. Not even in a raffle”. On the other hand, I was very optimistic as the grant just fits our objectives so perfectly.
It means 2010 will be a year of growth and progress, just as we’d planned. We’ll visit key territories, make retail pitches, set up US distribution and attend trade exhibitions.
This is a huge boost for our business, allowing us to accelerate our expansion plans, and even removing the worry of meeting costs for stock and equipment transportation.
True to form, we’ve already mapped out our business travel plans for the next 12 months. It’s gonna be an incredible year! I’ll keep you posted as things take shape 
Absolutely thrilled for you both. Well done! xx
Thank you! We’re thrilled too…evidently! Beyond chuffed (that one’s for you Nikki)
Any super fantastic trips out to Western Canada? Calgary could use a little more Olli and Lime in their lives!
That’s fantastic news, so pleased for you both!! So awesome that you’ll (literally!) be able to spread your wings! Congratulations
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Oh wow thats great news. Well done both of you, you deserve it xx
Hooray hooray! I am SO pleased for you both. Very, very well done. Here’s to 2010 adventures
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@everyone Thanks so much for your kind words and wishes! We really appreciate the support you all continue to give us.
@lovingdanger We’re planning doing the West Coast from SF to Vancouver. I guess we could pop in and say hello to Calgary!
This is an awesome news! Congrates!
Congratulations! What an opportunity! Traveling the world for business and pleasure is so much fun! Enjoy!
Lise M.
@Missy Minzy Thanks for the congrats Missy!
@Lise M Thanks to you too LIse! We can’t wait to get started!
By the way, I don’t let people post their urls within comments – names still link through though, so no matter
congratulations you guys! what a valuable prize to win. can’t wait to see what’s in store for you guys. keep up the good work.
Thanks Brittany! I know, it’s a great prize and we can’t wait to get started! More news coming soon…
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