The Smarta 100 is a celebration of the most resourceful, original, exciting and disruptive small businesses in the UK.

2011

The Smarta 100 2011 Winners

Smarta 100 2011 Overall Winners:

Here is the full list of all 100 finalists for your delectation. Congratulations to Naked Wines and the runners up Childcare.co.uk and Great Little Place. Remember, you are all winners!


 Affectv
Social targeting advertising technology

 Aframe
A cloud-based collaborative digital video production tool

 Andrea’s Autos
An MOT and Service Centre

 b-tempted
Manufacture and retail of gluten-free food products

 Blottr
User-generated online news service

 Borro
Online pawnbroker

 Cabmania
UK-based reverse auction platform for cab bookings

 Car Phone Company
B2B mobile phone and car kit company, with time management and technology training

 Charlotte Murray
Innovative London-based hair salon and events venue

 Neon Play
Innovative games developer for the iPhone, iPad and Android platforms

 Childcare-co-uk
The UK's largest online meeting place for parents seeking childcare and childcare providers

 Coast
Online network promoting One Planet Tourism

 Umi Hotels
Luxury hotels on a budget

 Coco Design
Bathroom consultancy and design with an online shop for bathroom accessories, spa packages and wellness products

 Concept Cupboard
An online marketplace that allows businesses to buy creative services from UK students and graduates

 Peppersmith
Natural, healthy confectionery accredited by the British Dental Health Foundation

 Cook to Perfection
Retailer of specialist cookware

 Creative Nerds
Design firm specialising in campaigns for global music firms

 ParcelGenie
The world’s first instant gift messaging service

 Croud
Search and social media marketing for small businesses

 U Star Novels
Personalised novels allowing you to customise classic and original stories

 Crowdcube
Crowdfunding website for UK-based small businesses

 Lovestruck
Dating service for single professionals

 Crowdity
Group buying site offering discounts of 50% or more

 Crunch
Cloud accounting tool for freelancers, contractors and micro businesses

 Cupcake Mum
A members club for mums, mums-to-be and their families

 Nuba Cocktails
Pre-mixed cocktail in a bottle

 Ticket Tailor
Subscription-based ticketing platform without booking fees

 Curb
A natural and sustainable media company

 Splats
Flexible, waterproof footwear for kids

 Cuski International
Design, manufacture and distribution of baby and children’s sleep products

 DegreeArt.com
Affordable student and graduate art for sale, hire and commission

 Dooster
Online organisation tool for small businesses

 Plumen
The world’s first designer energy-saving light bulb

 Yuforia
Healthy fast food firm specialising in frozen yogurt

 Ella Riley
Manufacture, wholesale and retail of traditional sweets and toffees

 FaceFlow
Free video conferencing for the masses

 Teamly
Web-based productivity and performance management software

 Trifle Creative
Innovative workspace design company

 Find Invest Grow
Supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to develop new businesses and find investment

 Flamingo
Community marketing agency

 Insider London
Alternative, sustainable and eccentric London tours

 Yoomoot
A collaboration tool merging wikis, blogs, comments, forums and social bookmarks into a single, digestible format

 Gander Kids
Toddler-friendly play furniture, toys and rugs

 Gnewt Cargo
Eco-logistics company specialising in ‘last mile’ drops in urban areas

 Little Riot
Makers of Pillow Talk, a device connecting long-distance lovers

 Wedge Welly
Design, manufacture and distribution of ladies’ wellies with a 2.5 inch heel

 goAugmented
Augmented reality software agency

 Gower Cottage Brownies
Chocolate brownie e-tailer and wholesaler targeting the gift market

 Skins4Things
Manufacture and supply of vinyl adhesive skins for mobiles, games consoles and laptops

 Great Little Place
Guide to the best places to eat, drink, explore, shop and wander around the world

 Hiring Hub
An online, customisable recruitment platform

 Sophia & Matt
Design, manufacture and retail of handbags and accessories made from PVC-coated cotton

 Third Door
First company in the UK to combine a professional workspace with an Ofsted-registered nursery for kids from 0-8 years

 Naked Wines
Online wine retailer whose customers invest in independent winemakers, bringing new and affordable wines to market

 Pink Ribbon Lingerie
Lingerie, clothing, swimwear and sleepwear for women who have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy

 Upcott House
Family run, eco-friendly B&B

 Isomob
Mobile web services and apps (the company behind Flirtfinder)

 Little Kickers
International franchised educational pre-school football classes

 nDreams
Creator of free virtual games

 Landed Houses
Large country houses and stately homes for hire

 Pyjama Drama
Drama and creative play classes for babies, toddlers and children up to seven years

 Quadcrate
The manufacture and supply of patented all-terrain vehicle attachments for transporting livestock

 Unknown Prints
Affordable bespoke artwork from new/unknown graphic designers and photographers

 Toy Barnhaus
An independent toy retailer with three branches in Sussex and Surrey

 Value My Stuff
Online valuation company for paintings, furniture, decorative arts, antiques and collectibles

 Pitcher House
Pitcher House helps innovative small companies bring their products to market

 Righteous Living
All natural, preservative-free food and drinks

 Urban Coffee Company
High end, Birmingham-based coffee shops

 The Eleven Enterprises
Youth communications agency

 Niko B- Organic Chocolates
100% organic chocolates handmade in London

 My Destination
A global travel resource powered by local experts on the ground.

 PayasUgym-com
Online pay-as-you-go gym pass provider with hundreds of gyms to choose from, no membership required

 Startup PR
Affordable, flexible PR for start-up businesses

 Simply Electricals
Sells electrical goods from recognised manufacturers via web, mail order and retail

 Really Simple Ideas
Design, manufacture and retail of the Snoozeshade, a universal-fit blackout blinds for prams, strollers and infant carriers

 Percys
BBQ food delivery service based in Milton Keynes

 Rocktails
Pre-mixed frozen cocktails

 Philippe Lara
Universal side storage bags for prams

 Secret Escapes
Members only travel company offering cut-price rates on boutique and luxury hotels and holidays

 HMA Ventilation Services
Specialist contractor focusing on the design, manufacture and installation of commercial ventilation systems

 Weanie Beans
Market-based coffee business with an online shop and wholesale channel

 navyblur.
Photography for weddings, events, commercial projects and individuals

 TipToken
UK-based group-buying website

 Lady Geek
Marketing company dedicated to helping tech and gaming companies sell more to women

 Upad
Landlord’s self-service lettings agency

 The Talent Shed
Novelty gifts, greetings cards and books

 JAM
A telephone answering service for small to large businesses

 Trading4u
International trading firm, buying unwanted goods from consumers and businesses

 Raw Talent Academy
Sales academy and placement scheme for young people

 Pourty
Innovative easy-to-pour potty

 Room Ninety Two
Personalised beauty treatment

 MyParcelDelivery.com
Online comparison website for courier services

 SilenceBreakers
Reconditioned computers for community media projects

 The Wine Pantry
London’s first English wine retailer

 Strider Bike UK
Balance bikes for children aged 18 months to five years

 Shelter Store
Online street furniture retailer

 Tutor2U
Online resource for teachers and students

 Inon
Pricing consultancy for business and government

 Zkatter
Live broadcasting technology

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