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Dec 2023

Last Updated: 11/12/2023
Business
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate firm wins dealer excellence award

by John Grainger

| 12 Dec, 2023
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The team from Supplies Web picking up their Dealer Excellence award.

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An office supplies company from Harrogate has beaten stiff competition from the south at a national awards ceremony. 

Supplies Web Ltd, which is based at Claro Court Business Centre, won the dealer excellence award for companies that turn over less than £5 million a year at the national BOSS Awards, which were held in Manchester and attended by more than 450 people. 

The BOSS Awards are held annually by the BOSS Federation, which is the trade association for the business supplies industry. 

Paul Graves, director of Supplies Web, said: 

“Delivering a sustainable and ethical solution is imperative to us and we are looking forward to building on this in 2024 and beyond, helping our designated charities, communities, and the planet.” 


Supplies Web beat competitors from across the south-east and East Anglia and was singled out by judges for its strategic approach, combining organic growth, acquisitions, and diversification to achieve achieved a 18% growth from 2022 to 2023.

Judges also highlighted the company’s overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 62% of customers giving a perfect 10/10 in customer surveys.  

Supplies Web started from two home offices in 2009 with a vision to put the customer first, save them money and provide reliability and efficiency.  

Managing director Grahame Barnes said: 

“Rather than just words, we wanted to deliver unique services for businesses of all sizes and solutions that would benefit them. We had the passion and that drove us through the journey."



New face at Harrogate law firm


LCF Law in Harrogate has appointed a new solicitor to its personal law team.

Nicole Narey previously spent five years at another Yorkshire law firm, where she completed her training and worked as a private client solicitor. She said:

“My role is a varied and interesting one. Within our team of 12 lawyers, we all have our individual disciplines, and mine involves Court of Protection work.
"Assisting people at a difficult time in their lives is highly rewarding and I’m looking forward to developing this aspect of LCF Law’s legal services throughout Harrogate and beyond.”


Neil Shaw, partner and head of personal law at LCF Law, said:

“Nicole is very personable and professional, and she helps clients ensure their affairs are all in order and safeguarded. Her experience working with the Court of Protection will be an asset to our team and will continue to ensure that we secure the best outcomes for our clients.”