A family-run honey brand has been shortlisted for the National Best Small Business Name Awards competition.
Making it the only Lancashire company to make it to this stage, So Bee It was selected as one of ten finalists from 2,600 small business entries by Simply Business Investment company.
The company, which operates from Leyland and has hives across the county, produces and delivers 100 per cent pure Lancashire wildflower honey and infused honey.
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Joined by other small businesses with names such as landscaping company, “Back to the Fuchsia” and seamstress, “Damsel in This Dress,” So Bee It hopes for a victory to gain the £2,500 prize money.
The winner crowned on June 23 after public voting closes, will be announced by Harpreet Kaur, the winner of The Apprentice and co-founder of dessert business OH So Yum.
Co-founder of So Bee It, Charlotte Downs said: “We’re absolutely buzzing to be nominated; it’s a real honour to see our little Lancashire honey brand recognised on a national stage!”
She added: “We’re so proud to represent Lancashire, and if we win, it’ll help us invest in more hives, which means even more local honey for everyone!”
You can vote for the Lancashire-based company here.
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