Global Winner
A Suit That Fits.com
A Suit That Fits.com, a UK-based small business that designs and sews high-fashion
custom-tailored suits at affordable prices, is this year’s global winner earning them:
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Consulting time with Michael Dell;
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£30,000 (approximately $50,000 US) in Dell products and services;
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A ten-year membership to the British Chambers of Commerce, Dell’s commercial partner for the award in the UK;
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A lifetime membership to the International Council of Small Business, and
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Engagement with Endeavor’s network of business leaders and high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging countries worldwide.
Earning this honor from an application pool of 8,000 businesses, A Suit That Fits.com:
- Offers 40 billion possible suit combinations to fashion-conscious customers, with the company’s unique online Style Wizard helping narrow choices in minutes, create garment designs and upload measurements instantly from anywhere in the world. Customer measurements can be stored in easily accessible online profiles and changed by the click of a button.
- By putting the customer in control of their suit and shirt design at a price they are willing to pay, the company offers unparalleled choice and gives every customer just what they want – a suit that fits your frame, your style and your budget.
- Has 25 employees serving 20,000 customers globally through an online business model.
Founded in 2006, technology has always been a fundamental part of A Suit That Fits.com’s success.
“In the three years since start-up, 20,000 customer profiles have been created, with the target of adding another 15,000 in 2010 primarily focusing on international growth. This wouldn’t be possible without a cutting-edge technology strategy. We’ll be putting our Dell prize to work to help us streamline productivity, reach more customers around the world, foster innovation and build an infrastructure that can support our long-term growth. We couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities – they are endless."
--Warren Bennett, co-founder and director of A Suit That Fits.com
The company utilizes social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Digg and del.ici.ous to better understand customer needs and its collaboration software is cloud based, saving them time and money to focus on growing the business.
Please visit our Global pages to read more about A Suit That Fits and all our past winners and finalists. Visit Dell's Small Business Flickr® page for downloadable award winner photos.
