Competition gives new businesses a flying start
A Dragon's Den style competition is giving budding entrepreneurs the chance to win 12 months free office space at St.Helens Chamber’s Enterprise Greenhouse.
Start-up businesses or small companies trading for under 12 months can pitch to win this fantastic opportunity, worth more than £6,000.
There is no age limit and entrants are welcomed from around the region. Entrants can apply online at the Chamber’s website and a panel of judges will then decide who the worthy winner is.
The successful entrant will get a year’s worth of free furnished office space in a two-person unit, inclusive of:
  •  Business rates
  • Utility charges
  • Telephone connection and a direct dial telephone number
  • Two computers with internet access  
  • Basic reception service
  • Daily cleaning of the unit and common parts
  • Caretaking services
  • Option to back up data on Chamber servers and onsite IT technical support
  • Use of small meeting rooms
  • Public liability insurance for common areas
  • Regular review meetings to monitor / develop services provided by St.Helens Chamber   
The Enterprise Greenhouse, located in St Helens town centre, opened in January last year. Funded by Local Enterprise Growth Initiative, supported by St.Helens Council, the Enterprise Greenhouse offers 31 serviced business units with easy access from the M6 and M62 motorways and local public transport links.
Many small and start-up companies from across St.Helens and the North West have already seen their business grow at the Enterprise Greenhouse with the help and support of St.Helens Chamber.
Debbie Brown, Director of Central Services at St.Helens Chamber, said: "The competition offers a great opportunity for a new business or even someone who has a great idea to get on the business ladder, without having to worry about funding for office space.
"We know there are plenty of people in the Borough and further afield who have good business ideas and we are very pleased to be able to give one business a stepping stone to growth and success.
"The winner will receive the full support of St.Helens Chamber and have access to all our expertise and knowledge. At the Enterprise Greenhouse we know how to help develop businesses and what they will need to be successful."
Entrants must have been registered or trading for less than 12 months to be eligible. No entries will be accepted after the deadline of April 30, 2010.
To enter and for full terms and conditions please visit www.sthelenschamber.co.uk
 


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