Your company must meet these simple criteria to enter: Be less than 3 years old at the time of entry Employ no more than 60 people Business should be privately owned     Every entrant except Business Plan of the Year and School Enterprise Challenge must answer the four points below: 1. Demonstration of originality What is unique about your business? Have you changed industry practices, produced innovative products or services, found a new route to market? 2. Evidence of success Please provide evidence of achievement in excess of targets. Has revenue / profit /market share exceeded expected levels, what proof is there of strong customer satisfaction? Have you made a major impact on your sector or local community? 3. Inside your business What working practices have driven the success of your business? Do you have any innovative technology solutions? Are you a great company to work for? 4. Sheer bravery and guts Have you overcome adversity to get your business up and running? Do you have a disability, have you overcome a challenging background or taken on the big boys while looking after three kids?
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