4:20pm Sunday 11th May 2008
Entrepreneurs who have started their own firm in the last three years are being encouraged to enter a prestigious awards event.
The HSBC Bank Start-Up Stars award recognises new business which can prove they have the determination, dedication, creativity and business acumen for success.
The Start-Up Stars Awards culminates with a glittering black-tie event at London's Dorchester Hotel, on October 29, where the UK's top new businesses will hope to be crowned Start-Up Star 2008 and to walk away with a cheque for £50,000, courtesy of HSBC.
A cheque for £5,000 will also be presented to the business scooping the Green Award and demonstrating they are putting the environment at the top of their business agenda.
Entry forms are available online by clicking the link below or from branches of the HSBC.