Fulfilment firm lands £4k prize

An Exeter-based product fulfilment firm has been awarded £4,000 worth of funding to help grow their business thanks to Sage, the Official Accounting Software Partner of cricket’s The Hundred.  

This award comes after Littledart Fulfilment owner Will Martin entered the Sage Small Business XI competition, launched by England cricket legends Stuart Broad and Nat Sciver-Brunt earlier this summer, to celebrate small business owners across the country. 

In winning, Littledart Fulfilment joins ten other businesses who have formed the Sage Small Business XI and have won a share of £50,000 in grants and other experiences linked to The Hundred. 

Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched the competition as part of its partnership with The Hundred, receiving thousands of entries from small businesses sharing their stories, vision, and future ambitions.

After seeing a crowded market dominated by large warehouses offering poor service, Will founded Littledart Fulfilment to deliver tailored fulfilment solutions for entrepreneurs and growing brands. The company partners closely with clients to reflect their brand identity through best-in-class distribution. 

The £4,000 grant will help grow the team and provide new laptops for apprentices, supporting their development and studies. 

Will Martin, Founder of Littledart Fulfilment said: “Winning the Sage Small Business XI grant is both a real personal boost and a boost to the team, as it shows them that we are building something that is valuable for our clients and our community.” 

In addition to supporting the growth of Littledart Fulfilment, Will, alongside ten other national winners, will see their businesses promoted on the pitch side advertising boards at one game in The Hundred, and will also gain access to Sage’s innovative technology, insights, and expertise, helping alleviate the pressures they face as small business owners. 

Sally Moore, Senior Director of Global Sponsorship at Sage added: “We are delighted to announce Littledart Fulfilment as one of our eleven winners in this year’s Sage Small Business XI. At Sage we’re always looking for ways to champion small businesses and how important they are within their local communities. We’re driven by their passion, so we’re thrilled to showcase the outstanding work that Littledart Fulfilment does.” 

Stuart Broad, Sage ambassador added: “It’s wonderful to be a part of the Sage Small Business XI again this year alongside the England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. The determination and resilience these founders demonstrate to make their small businesses successful is incredible.  As a small business owner myself, I find hearing the winners’ stories and learning from their experiences incredibly valuable, so I’m really looking forward to meeting them at The Hundred Final in August.” 

Small businesses also have another chance to win with Sage this summer.

Visit www.sage.com/behindthebadge to either nominate a small business or to enter your own small business for the chance to win marketing promotion with an EFL football club, plus chances to win tickets to an EFL regular season game.