INL Dec12018 U Digital Edition

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DECEMBER 1, 2018
Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards Special 2018
Wenceslaus Anthony Commemorative Award
Best Employer
Stewart Sherriff, Chief Executive, 2degrees Mobile Limited
The Wenceslaus Anthony
Commemorative Award
is presented to a company
or an individual with proven
expertise in management,
acknowledged for distinguished
services to foster productivity
and profitability through innovative
concepts and novel
approach.
Stewart Sherriff, Chief Executive
of 2degrees Mobile Limited,
has built a highly competent
and motivated staff who are
constantly challenged to deliver
higher standards of products
and services in an extremely
competitive market.
Mr Sherriff will shortly step
down to perform a lesser role as
a Director of the Company but
the direction that he has given
2degrees Mobile Limited will
keep it several degrees above the
rest.
Sponsor:
2degrees Mobile Limited Chief Executive Stewart Sherriff received the ‘Wenceslaus Anthony
Commemorative Award for Best Employer.’ He is seen here with Sneha Anthony and Jacinda
Ardern
Best Small Business
Finalists:
Brisk Insurance |R Jay Financial Services |Vision Sales & Marketing
Winner:
Brisk Insurance
Brisk Insurance has developed
a unique approach
to insurance planning for
clients to help them better understand
their insurance choices.
They have strong processes, get
outstanding results and are very
passionate about their work and
clients. The key differentiator is
to focus on ensuring any claims
can be paid – rather than selling
policies.
The overall business focus is
strong, and Brisk has taken a
measured approach to expanding
the business, ensuring they do not
compromise any key principles.
The Judges approved of Brisk’s
business growth strategy, without
compromising principles.
Sponsor:
Brisk Insurance won the ‘Best Small Business Award.’ Its Director Anand Srinivasan is seen
here with (from left) PIC Insurance Brokers Head of Distribution Peter Mensah (Sponsor) with
Stuart Nash and Simon Bridges.
Best Medium-Sized Business
Winner:
Immigration Advice Ltd
Immigration Advice New
Zealand Ltd represents
clients with Immigration New
Zealand and helps them to get
temporary visas, business visas or
permanent residence.
Within 10 years of operations,
it has now grown into one of the
most trusted Immigration service
providers.
As of year-end 2018 the company
employs 13 staff. Through
regularly sharing Immigration
related news and updates on
social media Immigration Advice
have over 14,000 followers on
Facebook and online reviews are
close to 100% positive which has
assisted bring in new business.
The Judges commended
Immigration Advice in achieving
longevity and a good reputation
in a crowded market.
Sponsor:
Ana and Saif Sheikh, Directors of Immigration Advice (NZ) Limited won the ‘Best Medium-Sized
Business of the Year Award.’ They are seen here with (from left) 2degrees Mobile Limited Chief
Executive Stewart Sherriff, Jenny Salesa and Carmel Sepuloni.
Best Large Business
Winner:
Focus Marketing
Sponsor:
Charles Pandey
Group of Hotels
Focus Marketing saw an
opportunity in door-to-door
sales (the “Unwanted Child
of Sales”) with Guidance and
mentorship of Yogesh Chand (GM
Pulse Energy) and Michael Skates
(Director, Prime Energy), Focus
has transformed into a high performing
Outsourcing company.
Focus supplies door-to-door
sales staff for mainly energy clients
who are seeking customers
to switch from other suppliers.
Last year, the Company
handled 18,000 customer “turns”
in an industry where the monthly
churn rate is quite high.
The Company’s growth is
continuing, with an office just
opened in Christchurch and one
planned for Hamilton.
The Judges liked the focus,
capability and ambition of this
company.
Focus Marketing Limited won the ‘Best La rge Business Award.’ Its Director Kiran Arul is seen
here with (from left) Ronnie Ronalde, Group Operations Manager, Charles Pandey Group of
Hotels, Jacinda Ardern and Carmel Sepuloni