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BigChange shines on industry awards shortlists

BigChange shines on industry awards shortlists

In recent months, expert awards panels across our key industries have been recognising what customers are already telling us: trades businesses grow stronger with BigChange.

We’ve been shortlisted for a number of exciting awards, as listed below.

Best use of technology

Leading security industry body, the British Security Industry Association, has shortlisted BigChange for its Best Use of Technology award.

Our customer Securitay told the panel how it was transformed by BigChange.

“When we were looking for a digital solution, we needed something that was robust and rugged,” said Securitay’s Richard Jennings. “We manage some sites out in the sticks and we’re no strangers to inclement weather. Neither was BigChange.”

“We’ve empowered every team member. Now they can do what they’re employed to do, rather than spending time on paper forms and reports, says Richard. “Because everything is automated, there are fewer mistakes and fewer omissions.”

Construction News has recognised BigChange’s major impact on firms in that sector, shortlisting us in its own Best Use of Technology category.

Our entry highlighted how our customer NServ grew turnover from £1.2 million in 2019 to £5 million in 2021, using BigChange to “transform our business and our prospects.”

Sustainability and growth

And the Heating Installer Awards have shortlisted BigChange and Celsius Plumbing and Heating in their Most Sustainable Installer category.

Celsius Director Michael Cairns told the panel: “We used to average six jobs a day but now we are doing seven or eight. Our engineers are often 30 percent more productive and operating in a much more sustainable manner.”

We’ve also been placed on the Northern Tech Top 100. Organised by GP Bullhound, this list of the fastest-growing Tech Companies shines a light upon the leading technology businesses headquartered in the North of England and Scotland.

We’ve featured on the list before and we were delighted to take 26th place in this year’s ranking, after achieving 51% growth over the past year.

Our mission is simple: to make our customers successful. And we couldn’t be happier that key bodies in the sectors we work in think we’re succeeding.

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Why I’m giving back to UK businesses

Martin Port giving back

Martin Port explains why he’s looking to invest in, and support, other UK businesses.

Last year I took the major step of selling a majority stake in BigChange, the workforce management platform I founded a decade ago to revolutionise the way businesses operate.

I’m still involved in BigChange through my role as chairman – I love the company and hope to take it to the unicorn $1bn status in the next three years.

However, alongside my BigChange work I am looking to invest in other fast-growing technology businesses.

Throughout the course of my career, I have been extraordinarily lucky to have worked with some amazing people and to have received investment and guidance that helped me build three successful businesses.

Now I want to back the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Exciting growth potential

I’m looking for companies with exciting growth potential. This is why I recently decided to invest a seven-figure sum in RatedPeople, a fast-growing online tradesperson marketplace.

It was my first-ever angel investment, and I’m looking for more companies to work with. 

You can tell a lot about a business by who is running the company. I am looking for entrepreneurs or company directors who understand the importance of exceptional customer service and who are also fantastic leaders when it comes to managing their employees.

I will do all I can to help bright businesspeople and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and build extraordinary businesses.

Got an exciting opportunity for me? Get in touch….