Star business idea competition
Are you sitting on a fantastic invention or business idea, but lack the financial support to get it off the ground? Then this is the competition which could make your dreams come true.
Then this is the competition which could make your dreams come true.
The Shropshire Star has joined forces with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to launch "Star Idea".
It aims to recognise an inventor, entrepreneur or local person who has developed a recipe for commercial success, but needs cash and expert support to make it happen.
We've assembled a panel of prominent business people who will meet our candidates to judge the potential of their idea and create a shortlist. But it's YOU the public who will have the final say.
The best three entries will have their ideas presented to about 500 guests at this year's Shropshire Business Awards finals night in June, when the audience will vote for the winner.
And what a prize the winner will get . . . a guaranteed £5,000 in cash to help get their Star Idea off the ground, plus a package of other support services from local businesses including business development and marketing help worth £1,500 from the Telford-based Quantum Organization.
And of course, the publicity advantages of selling yourself at one of the biggest events on Shropshire's corporate calendar are priceless!
The competition is FREE to enter and there's no need to worry about the security of your idea - no-one's going to try to steal your rights and all entries will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
You don't have to have had any track record in business, and there's no age limit.
All we ask is that you live or work in the Shropshire County Council or Telford & Wrekin areas.
Winners must agree to work with the Shropshire Star and Shropshire Chamber of Commerce on publicity initiatives over the following year.
HOW TO ENTER:
All entries to be posted to: Star Idea, Features Desk, Shropshire Star, Ketley, Telford TF1 5HU. Entries must reach us by no later than Friday, April 27.
We will need your name, address, telephone and/or mobile number and email address.
Include any drawings, pictures or background information you feel may be appropriate.
Outline why you believe it has the potential to be a big success.
Explain how you would use the prize money, if you win the competition.
