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Founders Glenn Shoosmith and Gregory Bockenstette
Website www.bookingbug.com
Why it made our list
A frustrating afternoon spent trying to book a squash court served as inspiration for BookingBug. A web-based booking system for service businesses, from hairdressers to wedding photographers, BookingBug distributes time and availability to multiple websites through an affiliate model that can be tailored to individual business needs. The aim of the product is to provide service businesses with the kind of online traction that previously only benefitted those selling tangible goods. BookingBug also has six live affiliates including Brownbook, Trusted Places and the School of Everything.
How do our winners measure up? Regional split - London 60%, South East 15%, North West 8%, Midlands 5%, South West 4%, Scotland 3%, Wales 2%, East 2%, North East 1%. The North West is pulling its weight this year in position 3 as it didn't feature in the Top 5 regions in 2008.