Will £10,000 help?
    

Business Planning Competition 2006

 
  • Had a flash of inspiration to make money?
  • Wondering why no one else has done it?
  • Why not take a chance and start your own business?
  • Compete against current students and recent graduates of the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York for a top prize of £10,000 and additional cash prizes adding up to a further £10,0000.
       
                           
 

What will I have to do?

          
Round one entrants will be asked to complete a business summary form such as this example, telling us briefly what your idea is. After judging in December 2005 a selection of entrants will be invited through to the second round in January 2006 and asked to produce a full business plan. Finalists will then make a presentation to the judges in May 2006. A full copy of the rules can be downloaded here.
 
    Sport Lived Ltd. pick up their prize money at Enterprise in Action 2004, click the picture for a brief description of the 2005 winners
           
        But I've never written a business plan before.
      Don't worry help is on hand. Throughout the competition you will have access to White Rose Centre for Enterprise business development staff and mentors to help you along your way. In addition to this the Enterprise Club will be hosting a number of useful workshops with guest speakers and social events where you can discuss your ideas and gain advice with like minded people. Plus we will keep you up to date with hints and tips here, all you need to do if you need help is ask.
         
               
    How do I enter?    
Simply fill in a business summary form and return it to us by 5:00pm 09 December 2005 For a copy of the application and summary format, drop an e-mail marked Business Planning Competition 2006 to Entrepreneurship Champion, Liz Gillott or call on 0114 222 4043