Blackcircles.com

Blackcircles.com is one of the newest additions to the Paver Smith client stable.

The leading online tyre retailer is expanding rapidly and is looking to raise the brand's profile nationwide.

The business' unique model - which allows you to purchase tyres online and have them fitted at one of the website's network of local independent garages - has proved to be extremely successful and founder Michael Welch is looking to build on their growing reputation.

From their headquarters in the Scottish borders town of Peebles, the company now boasts over 300,000 customers and sales of more than £10m.

Paver Smith is helping the company target two very distinct audiences - van drivers and mums - as well as to maintain the company's corporate profile as 'one to watch'.

The success of Blackcircles.com has recently been recognised on the national stage. The 30-year-old managing director not only saw his venture named one of 20 winners at the BT Business 'Essence of the Entrepreneur' awards but also held off competition from thousands of candidates to win the Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year award and a £20,000 business grant.

Mr Welch said: "This is a very important competition as it demonstrates that British businesses are surviving, and indeed thriving, in spite of the current economic climate.

"To be recognised among the top 20 entrepreneurs is so encouraging for myself and the team as it confirms that we are continuing to build a stand-out business and using the latest technological developments to our direct benefit.

"Being named as Most Outstanding Entrepreneur is undoubtedly the icing on the cake and we look forward to reinvesting the business grant alongside our existing development strategy."