Poonam Kaur, Managing Director of fds, has been shortlisted in the prestigious"Business Advocate of the Year" category for The British Business Awards 2019.

The Business Advocate of the Year is open to business owners who have gone above and beyond to promote their sector or industry. Judges will pay attention to level of engagement on a range of issues, interaction with national and international organisations as well as impact made.

Poonam said "I am delighted to be shortlisted, this has been a fantastic year, and to be recognised for the hard work and dedication is a great achievement. I hope I inspire others that anything is possible as long as you continue to work towards your goals".

The British Business Awards event, now in its fourth year, is the leading celebration of the UK’s small business sector, recognising the nation’s best sole traders, micro businesses and small companies – as well as the services providers and advisers that support them.

The winners of the British Business Awards are decided by an independent panel of judges made up of leading entrepreneurs and industry luminaries. The results are announced at a special gala ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on 30 October 2019.