Final Call: UK Fast Growth 50 Index

Fast growth firms - which are normally defined as achieving 20% growth per annum - make up less than 1% of the UK business population but represent 50% of the total SME turnover output.

They therefore make a massive contribution to the UK economy and shortly, The national Fast Growth 50 will publish a detailed list of fast growing firms in eight nations and regions of the UK.

Eligibility can be determined with this short quiz: https://ukfastgrowth50.scoreapp.com

Why enter?

Visibility and Brand Recognition: By making it into the Fast Growth 50, a business can significantly boosts its public visibility and brand recognition.

Credibility and Trust: The Fast Growth 50 has an impressive 25-year history and so this list is seen as a stamp of approval, boosting credibility can foster trust among customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Attracting Talent: Fast growth companies attract high quality employees who are attracted by the potential for professional growth and the excitement of working in a rapidly developing environment. Being listed in the Fast Growth 50 can help attract and retain such talent.

Investment Opportunities: Being identified on the Fast Growth 50 list can make a business more appealing to venture capitalists, angel investors, and financial institutions.

Linking up with other high growth founders:?Ideas Forums – organiser of the Fast Growth 50 - has held a range of different events for founders in the last 12 months ranging from private dinners to a reception at No 10 Downing Street for entrepreneurs.

Role-model to other entrepreneurs:?Fast Growth 50 firms act as exemplars to other entrepreneurs and can help boost regional economic development.