Personal Details
Business Partner Details
Business Details
Business Information
Business Information
Please complete the following information in no more than 200 words for each section (answers may be provided in bullet form)
Describe your business
What does your business do/product/service/features/unique selling point.
Background & Personal Qualities
Please tell us what inspired you to start a business. What personal experience do you have that will help make your business a success? Have you had any problems or barriers to overcome?
Education and Training
What is your highest academic qualification? Please tell us about any other relevant skills or qualifications that you might have.
The Market
Please tell us about the market for your business. What market research have you done, who are your customers and how will you reach them? Who are your main competitors?
The Project
Please tell us about the specific project or idea that you need the £1,000 funding for, giving a clear breakdown of how the money will be spent. What impact would winning the award have on your business? How will it help it to grow/develop?
Innovation
What is your unique selling point? What makes your business, products or services innovative?
Where did you hear about this competition?
Tell us what winning this award would mean to you
Do you consider your business to be a Social Enterprise or one with social aims?
What would help you as a young entrepreneur to be successful in business?
Asked to submit a 1 minute elevator pitch video statement? No
Declaration
I hereby certify that all the particulars supplied by me in this entry are correct to the best of my knowledge and believe that no relevant material has been withheld. I accept the rules and conditions of entry and agree to abide by the decisions of the judging panels on all matters relating to this funding.