Dale Smith and Lyndon Nicholson Hailed Young Guns

Dale Smith and Lyndon Nicholson have been awarded as Young Guns by Growing Business

22 Oct 2008

Dale Smith and Lyndon Nicholson, co founders of Article 10 - the UK's leading presentation design agency - have both been hailed 'Young Guns' by Growing Business Magazine. They both talk to their home town local newspapers about their thoughts on winning such an award.

Growing Business Magazine is the leading resource for entrepreneurs, offering the latest business news and breaking deals. They speak to the UK's most successful entrepreneurs, each year reveiling the new 'Young Gun' entrepreneurs. 

So what are the judges of the Young Guns award looking for? The Growing Business website reveals an article explaining the specific criteria.  Having solid financial figures, consisting of eye catching and impressive growth in turnover and profit is highly important, esspecially having figures which are consistent and sustained. This is because it shows a better indicator of a business' foothold in the market and changes of future success.  It is also important judges buy into the business and they feel the service or product being offered is "outstanding". 

As a result of Article 10 having gone from strength to strength after setting up four years ago, acheiving steady growth year on year and attaining a client list made up of BP, Barcleys and Unilever offering a combination of presentation design, video animation and word template solutions, Dale Smith and Lyndon Nicholson have both been awarded as Young Guns by Growing Business. In addition, Smith and Nicholson were also listed in the top 35 UK entrepreneurs under the age of 35. 

Smith comments to Business Daily that winning the Young Guns award is a reflection of his hard work, knowing what he wants and going for it. While Nicholson talks to Accrington Obsever about how he has never forgotten his roots and shares his advice to other would-be entrepreneurs.