Sarah Brockwell (pictured), who has appeared in Inspired magazine, is a finalist in the Newsquest Essex Business Awards 2012 in the category of Business Woman of the Year – for the County of Essex.

The business awards have been running successfully for 18 years and are a platform for celebrating the very best business successes in the County. The awards are open to small, medium and large companies that have shown a dedication to hard work and commitment.  The winner will be announced at a Gala Dinner at Southend’s Cliffs Pavillion on 18^th May.

sarahBee marketing was founded by Sarah Brockwell in 2010 on a budget of just £250.  Today sarahBee marketing is a successful small business, which provides affordable, no-nonsense PR and marketing services to SMEs and start-ups across Essex.

Sarah says she is  ‘thrilled to be recognized as a successful small business owner’.  She added ‘running a business is hard work, especially in today’s economic climate.  I help clients with all aspects of their marketing and no job is too small.   I get great feedback that my efforts have helped my clients sell more – which is all good for the local economy too.  I am keeping my fingers crossed until the awards final on 18^th May.’

sarahBee marketing won ‘Best New Company 2010 and 2011’ in the Newsquest Essex Business Awards.  Sarah is currently working with Braintree MP Brooks Newmark on plans for a Business Workshop for local SMEs and start-ups.

Sarah has over 20 years experience in marketing and PR having been Vice President of an American financial software company based in the City of London and Boston, USA.   Sarah accepted redundancy prior to starting her business and has never looked back.  Sarah is an accomplished industry speaker and also lectures in marketing to local Entrepreneurs on the popular ‘Start Your Business’ course – see website for details.

sarahBee marketing clients are small, medium and start-up businesses in all industries including business services, health, leisure, food, manufacturing, construction and finance.

For more information see www.sarahbeemarketing.com