Kent-based e-commerce business Must Have Ideas is celebrating a landmark achievement after being ranked first overall in the UK in the prestigious Elite Business 100 (EB100).
The EB100 rankings assess businesses across multiple criteria, including innovation, growth, community engagement and resilience.
To mark the achievement, the company will attend the awards evening on 11 March at St Paul’s, London and will be featured as the top-ranked business in the EB100 digital guide and online directory, reaching an audience of over half a million people.
Amy Knight, co-founder of Must Have Ideas, said: “To be ranked number one SME in the UK is an incredibly proud moment for our entire team. We’ve built Must Have Ideas with innovation, and our customers at the heart of everything we do, so to receive this level of national recognition, especially against such strong competition, is truly special.
“This achievement belongs to our team, our partners and our loyal customers who continue to support our growth journey.”
Scott English, brand director of Elite Business, added: “Must Have Ideas is an innovator in the UK’s SME scene and has earned its well-deserved recognition from the Elite Business 100. This distinguished list spotlights the premier SMEs within the UK.”
Now in its fourth year, the competition has seen a significant rise in applicants since its inception, making this year’s top ranking even more competitive.
Judges highlighted the exceptional sales performance, impressive growth trajectory and strong community engagement demonstrated by this year’s entries, with Must Have Ideas emerging as the clear overall winner.
