Small business success doesn’t happen by accident; it results from passion, purpose, and persistence. If that sounds like your story, we want to hear it.
Submissions are now open for Best in Business 2026, a beautifully curated hardcover and paperback publication launching in November 2025. Brought to you by the BASA Awards® team in collaboration with Ocotillo Wells Publishing, this book will feature up to 100 outstanding small businesses across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Here are five reasons to submit your story:
1. Get International Recognition for Your Hard Work
Your journey deserves to be shared. Best in Business 2026 shines a spotlight on small business owners who have built impactful ventures through vision, innovation, and determination. Whether you’re a founder of a local café, a niche retailer, or a game-changing service provider, this is your chance to be celebrated.
2. Be Part of a Beautifully Curated, High-Quality Book
This isn’t just another business listing. It’s a thoughtfully edited and designed publication that captures the essence of what it takes to run and grow a successful small business. Your feature will be professionally written, formatted, and published in a premium hardcover and paperback edition, available exclusively on Amazon.
3. It’s Completely Free to Submit
There are no submission fees, no minimum orders, and no hidden costs. If you have already nominated your business for the 2025 BASA Awards, you are eligible to submit for Best in Business 2026. Simply complete the separate submission form, share your story, sign the publishing agreement, and work with our editorial team to finalise your profile. If selected by our expert panel, your business will be featured in this one-of-a-kind publication at no cost to you.
4. Reach New Audiences and Grow Your Brand
Being featured in Best in Business 2026 offers more than recognition—it’s a marketing opportunity. Your inclusion in the book positions your brand among other pioneering businesses, builds credibility, and helps attract new customers, partners, and supporters.
5. Celebrate the Power of Small Business
This book is a tribute to the people and ideas that shape local economies and change lives. Submitting your story is a way to honour the hustle, creativity, and community impact that define your business. It’s your legacy in print—something to be proud of for years to come.
Submissions open May 1, 2025, and close August 20, 2025. Spaces are limited and entries are reviewed on a first come, first served basis, so don’t wait.
Ready to be featured? Submit your story here.
Let’s celebrate what makes your business the best in business.
