Last call for entries for Dragons’ Den-style business contest

UP-and-coming businesses are being urged to enter a Dragons’ Den-style contest to win free advertising and mentoring from top entrepreneurs.

Today is the last chance for independent firms to enter and winners from the Capital will receive mentoring from the Chamber of Commerce, along with free advertising in the Evening News.

Sir Tom Farmer will be among the panel of judges for the Local Business Accelerators competition.

Last year’s winners were Erica and Stewart Moore, both 34, with their specialist tea business Eteaket.

• For full details and the online application form, visit www.newspapersoc.org.uk/accelerate-me.