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CLM at Mercury Business Awards

CLM win Small Business of the Year award!

There is no better way to start the year, than with a very special award win!

Connections Legal Management (CLM) is thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Small Business of the Year’ as part of the 15th annual Mercury Business Awards.

Kerry Coupe, editor of the Mercury, said: ‘We are proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Mercury Business Awards today and would like to congratulate all of our winners, and nominees.

‘The pandemic means it has never been more important to celebrate the fantastic businesses which are at the heart and soul of our area and doing amazing things.’

Having turned 6 in 2020, CLM is a thriving business specialising in land rights. The team of 13 are an incredible group of individuals who care, not only about their clients and projects, but also each other.  As Investors In People, the team have demonstrated their resilience and capabilities both in and out the workplace; supporting, inspiring and empowering each other.

In February 2020, CLM was presented with the Small Business Sunday Award by Theo Paphitis and Mercury Business Award judge, Ashley Sutherland from Hegarty Solicitors clearly agreed that CLM are worthy winners of such an accolade.

Throughout Covid19 the CLM directors have been overwhelmed by the professionalism shown by the CLM team who have truly risen to the challenging times with aplomb. CLM has instilled confidence in clients and has seamlessly delivered on projects regardless of the unprecedented times. Laura Wilson, director said, ‘This award means the world to us. We are a small business who make a big impact. The team have worked incredibly hard to establish us as the go to Land Rights service provider and we would like to thank them and our loyal clients who continue to support us.’

Be The Change

It’s been a year since Brand & Communications Manager, Victoria Magnall, obtained her certificate in Mental Health first aid, and what a 12 months it’s been. A time of change which has brought it’s own challenges. CLM is extremely fortunate to employ an incredible team of individuals who care, not only about their clients and projects, but also each other.

Living Our Company Values

Our team’s commitment to well being is evident in how each member lives and breathes our company core values of Capabilities, Accountability, Integrity and Respect. As a business, we use several channels to open up healthy debate among the team; from one to ones, mentoring, team meetings and a subscription to the very popular ‘Happiful’ magazine, which includes meaningful articles, often sparking debate and conversation.

Navigating Covid 19

Businesses often employ on skill set alone. CLM however, has always been able to consider new recruits with a more holistic mindset. Over the last 6 months, a time dominated by Covid 19, furlough and working from home, the CLM team have risen to the challenge in demonstrating a variety of valued characteristics.

  • Team work and support has been outstanding, with colleagues really stepping up to cover workloads ensuring our project delivery remains seamless.
  • Project co-ordinators have nurtured projects through to completion in record time using smart ways of working and innovative channels of communication.
  • The team have pooled their skills to head up regular meetings both internally and with external clients via Microsoft Teams, never losing that human touch which matters so much, particularly now.
  • As Investors In People, our team have demonstrated their resilience and capabilities both in and out the workplace; supporting, inspiring and empowering each other. This has been seen via numerous training courses, delivering continuous improvements and creating sustainable business success.

Thriving Team

Our team are thriving during these unprecedented times and this truly confirms their professionalism and conscientiousness, for which CLM has become known for. We are enormously grateful to our dynamic team and are very excited to see what they accomplish in the remaining months of 2020!

*Images taken prior to Covid 19