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The speakers were very impressive, we met very interesting guests, and the organisation was very slick
These companies put the ‘Great’ into Great Britain – contributing a serious input into the UK economy
A great example of the way to stimulate entrepreneurial endeavour and success
Small businesses are the driving force behind the UK’s economy and export growth, as the SME Export Track 100 shows
Fast Track is a leading research and events company that has created a network of the UK’s top-performing private companies through its rankings in The Sunday Times, from the fastest-growing to the biggest. Founded in 1997, it now publishes seven annual league tables and brings the founders and directors together at our invitation-only networking awards events and alumni dinners. Participation is based on financial performance and, thanks to our sponsors, there is no charge.
Italian Zaha Hadid exhibition showcases @ZHA_News founder’s relationship w/ the country @HSBCUKBusiness #IntTrack200 http://4jrXw1HyAD
Change of auditor for @Pret supports reports of US stock market listing @Cliveschlee @HSBCUKBusiness #IntTrack200 http://pz1t36dqkD
Notemachine owner Corsair Capital is reportedly preparing the firm for a £400m sale @BDOaccountant #ProfitTrack100 http://ORmUTYR4ZK
New @thatchers_cider ad expected to be seen by 200m when it airs this summer @BDOaccountant #ProfitTrack100 #OTR http://Qz0U4gpOGu
New products inc giant crumpets helped @Warburtons grow profits 5% to £35m in 2016 @GrantThorntonUK #TopTrack250 http://fljY1qIO69
Plans released for new @TheRangeUK store in Liverpool Innovation Park @HSBCUKBusiness #TopTrack100 http://17YWPmsdCT
.@HSBCUKBusiness is supporting #TopTrack100 for a 4th year, recognising Britain’s 100 private companies with the biggest sales
.@ARMHoldings leads £17m investment round in Bristol-based 5G chip firm Blu Wireless @Virgin #FastTrack100 #alumni http://Xtb6jOgMOG
Success of @TheWorksStores is down “chaos” & “magic”, says chairman Dean Hoyle @GrantThorntonUK #TopTrack250 http://aCa9SrPOWg
In pictures: eponymous founder of @Cath_Kidston puts London home up for sale @HSBCUKBusiness #IntTrack200 http://3vfYOozPg2
Latest news
International Track 200 published on 11 June in The Sunday Times
Profit Track 100 published on 2 April in The Sunday Times
SME Export Track 100 published on 26 February in The Sunday Times
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Success stories
Featured on Fast Track 100 in 1997 with sales of £17m; floated in 1998 and recently sold to SoftBank for £24.4bn
First featured on Fast Track 100 in 2004 with sales of £11m; now over 90% owned by Coca-Cola
First featured on Tech Track 100 in 2010 with sales of £9m; bought by Ctrip in 2016 valued at £1.4bn
First featured on Fast Track 100 in 2010 with sales of £305m; floated in 2014 and completed a $13bn merger with IHS in 2016
First featured on Fast Track 100 in 2011 with sales of £6.7m; floated on AIM in 2014 and is now worth £2bn