Surelock Homes, a locksmith based in Hastings, has been crowned Britain's best small business name for 2024. The winning name was chosen by the British public, earning the company a prestigious title and a cash prize of £2,500.
Simply Business, a leading provider of small business insurance, launched the competition to celebrate the creativity, originality and humor of small business owners in the UK. Their research highlighted the significant impact a witty or funny business name can have on success, with more than half (51%) of consumers more likely to shop from a company with a humorous name.
The competition, which attracted more than 2,500 public votes, was judged in collaboration with comedian and pun enthusiast Darren Walsh. Surelock Homes emerged as the favorite, beating out other finalists such as Tikka Chance On Me and Prints Charming.
Surelock Homes is renowned for its reliable and superior locksmith services throughout East Sussex. The company prides itself on professional technicians who deliver exceptional work and maintain long-term relationships with loyal customers.
This year's competition was part of Simply Business's 'You name it. We insure it' TV campaign, featuring cleverly named British companies such as Pane in the Glass, Get Stuffed, Curl Up and Dye and Rough Around The Hedges.
Matt Triboulliard, owner of Surelock Homes, expressed his delight: “I was thrilled to be nominated for the Simply Business competition. It is an honor to win names from such an incredible list. Our unique name has generated a lot of attention and sales, with many people commenting or taking photos of our vehicle.”
Bea Montoya, COO at Simply Business, praised the creativity and innovation of SME owners: “This competition highlights the great spirit and humor that small businesses bring to work every day. We are very pleased to award Matt from Surelock Homes the £2,500 prize to support their business journey.”
Comedian Darren Walsh added: “Audiences have shown that they not only have a knack for picking the best small business names, but can also appreciate a clever play on words. Surelock Homes is a deserved winner. Let's give a round of applause to our key people and their brilliant company names!”
