Asian trader Awards 2008 Entry Form for the Best Community Retailer

Asian Trader has teamed up with Cadbury Trebor Bassett to find Britain’s best community retailer.

The best neighbourhood retailers forge close bonds with their customers. Through friendliness, dedicated service, local knowledge and involvement, they become part of the social glue that binds the community together. The Spirit of the Community Award sponsored by Cadbury Trebor Bassett aims to discover the independent retailer who is doing the most for his/her community. The winner will receive a £2,500 cheque and another £1,000 cheque for his/her nominated local cause, whether that is a school, charity, youth club or a local project.

To enter simply complete this form along with any information you feel may help you in your nomination. It is imperative you send in three pictures of your store (one outside and two inside) to validate your entry. Please give your completed nomination form to your CTB representative or send to Asian Trader, 1 Silex Street, London SE1 0DW.

Entries must be received no later than 19th September 2008. Entries after this date will not be accepted. Thank you for your
cooperation and we wish you the best of luck. For further enquiries please contactTanuja Parekh at Asian Trader on 020 7654 7740, email tanuja@gg2.net or visit www.gg2.net
 
THE QUESTIONS
1) What have you done over the last three years to develop your business within your community? (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
2) How have you created a sense of ‘local theatre’ in your store? (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
3) Describe three ways in which you have made your store stand out from the competition (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
4) What have you done to make your store a vital part of the local community?
(use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
5) Give examples of charity/social/ voluntary work you have done or any initiatives you have undertaken? (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
6) What future plans do you have to strengthen your links with your community and
customers? (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
7) If you are selected a the winner of this award, to which charity or project would you donate the £1000 prize and why? (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
8) Which manufacturer has done the most to support your business over the last year and why? (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)
9) Which depot would you nominate as Asian Trader Wholesaler of the Year?
 
INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND
YOUR BUSINESS
 
1.Type of Business (please tick nearest answer)
C-Store CTN
Off-licence Supermarket
Forecourt    
2. Do you have a liquor licence?
Yes No
3. Do you have a news bill?
Yes No
4. Number of outlets?
5. Where is your shop(s) situated?
High St Town surburb Housing
estate
6. How long have you been trading?
7. What is the size of your shop?
Under 500 ft2 500 to 1000 ft2
1000 to 2500 ft2 2500 to 5000 ft2
Over 5000 ft2    
8. Do you get your supplies from:
Cash and Carry Delivered Wholesaler
Direct from manufacturer    
9. Which Cash and Carry(s) / Wholesaler(s) do you use? Please write in name(s)
10. Do you belong to a Symbol or Buying Group?
Yes No
11. Do you have EPOS?
Yes No
12. Do you intend installing EPOS in your store?
Yes No
13. Do you use a computer at work on a day to day basis?
Yes No
14. Do you use the Internet at work on a day to day basis?
Yes No
15. Do you have broadband connection?
Yes No
16. How do you intend to utilise the Internet to develop your business in the future ?
17. Do you visit trade websites regularly?
Yes No
If yes, which ones?
18. Would you like to receive regular email from Asian Trader with special promotions?
Yes No
If yes, email address:
 
19. Would you like to receive regular text messages from Asian Trader with special promotions?
Yes No
If yes, mobile number:
20. How do you get information on products to stock in your store?
Sales people Direct mail
Article in trade press Wholesaler
Ads in trade press Other
21. Which languages do you prefer to read in?
English Gujarati Urdu
Punjabi Hindi Tamil
22. Which of the following catogories do you stock in your business?
Toiletries Vitamins
First Aid OTC Medicines
Skincare Products Beauty Products
Babycare Products    
 
Title
First Name:
Surname
Age
Job Title:
 
Owner Manager Other
If you are not the owner please state the name of the owner
Business Name Tel
Address Home
Postcode Mobile
Email    
I confirm that I have read and understood the competition rules and agree to abide by them