Chance to pitch ideas
ARMCHAIR entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to test-market their ideas in a top North-East shopping centre.
The Mall in Middlesbrough has teamed up with NatWest Business Banking and government-backed enterprise agency, Make Your Mark, to launch a unique competition, which allows would-be retailers with a product or store concept to trade free for a fortnight.
Nearly 17m Brits harbour a business idea and 30% say they intend to do more than dream about it - this is their chance.
The competition is being rolled out across The Malls’ 23 UK precincts. Candidates will be asked to describe their idea, how they will sell it and why it fits well in the local market. One national winner will get a rent-free pitch for six months. Go to www.themall.co.uk/business/index.aspx. Entries close January 27.
