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20 Jun 2025

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6 Jun 2025

Independent retailers are facing a "generational" transformation of employment law that could fundamentally change how small businesses operate, according to the final episode of Bira's first... Read more…

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Tony Jones recognised for contribution to bike trade

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

ActSmart's Tony Jones has been honoured as one of 2012's rising stars in the bike industry by being selected to appear in Bike Biz's annual 30 under 30 list.

Entirely nominated by readers of the magazine in the cycle trade, the 30 under 30 list celebrates the contributions under 30's have made to the cycle trade.

The list included names from retail, distribution, media and brands, representing a large cross section of the cycle trade.

Tony's nomination is the result of all the help and support he provides to independent dealers across the country. Whilst all nominations were anonymous, Tony and the team at ActSmart are thankful that all the hard work is being recognised by our members.

Tony Jones

On hearing of his nomination, Tony commented, "I'm delighted to have been nominated as a rising star in the 30 under 30 Bike Biz awards category. I view this as acknowledgement and appreciation of the dedication and high level of business support that the entire ActSmart team provides to retailers and suppliers throughout the industry on a daily basis."

 

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