THE deadline is approaching for Worcestershire companies to enter a competition to find the most innovative and exciting small and medium sized businesses in the UK.
There is until Friday, December 19 to put their names down for the Business is GREAT and BT Business GREAT Faces of British Business competition , which is designed to champion these businesses and showcase the Government’s growth support for small firms.
By entering the GREAT Faces of British Busines, companies will be in with the chance of being crowned their regional champion and winning £100 of office supplies. Winners will be automatically shortlisted for the national competition. The grand prix winner will win an exclusive prize package worth more than £30,000. This will include a bespoke creative advertising campaign and being featured in national and local media, along with an iPad Air and unlimited BT Wi-fi for 12 months courtesy of BT Business. In addition, the winner will also receive a package of export support from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), one of the Government departments currently supporting the Business is GREAT Britain campaign with the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
To be eligible to enter the competition all businesses must employ between 1 and 250 people. There are three categories and businesses can enter one or all depending on which are relevant to their business: best exporter – a small business that has successfully entered new markets; most innovative small business – a small businesses that has turned an innovative idea into a reality and best growth story – a small business that has an inspirational growth story .
Business minister Matthew Hancock said: “Small businesses have been the driving force of our economic recovery. This is a top opportunity to celebrate the enormous contribution they make to villages, towns and cities across Great Britain. I am committed to fostering this entrepreneurial spirit and making sure that Britain is the best place in the world to start and grow a business.”
To enter, all eligible businesses must state why they deserve to be named as the GREATest small business in their community. For terms and conditions and the entry form please visit http://www.greatbusiness.gov.uk/competition
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