Boost for the hopeful bosses.Byline: By HENRYK ZIENTEK Business Reporter YOUNG people in Huddersfield with bright business ideas have been urged to compete for prize money worth thousands of pounds. The timely boost comes from one of the longest-running youth enterprise schemes in the UK, Shell LiveWIRE, which has been giving free support to would-be entrepreneurs since 1982. The programme this year introduces a monthly cash award for 16 to 30-year-olds with great business ideas. Every month up to five aspiring as·pire intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. entrepreneurs will get a no-strings-attached financial boost of pounds 1,000 to help them get their business ideas off the ground. In addition, young entrepreneurs will be invited to compete for the annual Shell Live WIRE Young Entrepreneur entrepreneur (än'trəprənûr`) [Fr.,=one who undertakes], person who assumes the organization, management, and risks of a business enterprise. of the Year award, which recognises the achievements of the UK's finest young entrepreneurs. The award will see one winner walk away with pounds 10,000. Shell Live WIRE, which has 84,000 members in the UKalone, hosts business networking This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. website www.shell-livewire.org This allows business people across the country to share ideas, insights and inspiration with fellow entrepreneurs who understand the challenges they are facing. The new-and-improved website goes live on Tuesday. The community also has an international reach, with a further 8,000 members from more than 20 countries, providing a free virtual meeting place for exporters or those seeking suppliers overseas. Shell Live WIRE has helped more than 600,000 young people since it began. James Smith James Smith is the name of: People named James Smith Sports figures
"Given the current economic climate it is more important than ever to unearth and support the young entrepreneurs of today. They can be creators of jobs, prosperity and the innovations of tomorrow." To find out more join the Live WIRE community or enter the Shell Live WIRE Grand Ideas Awards or Shell Live WIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards. Visit www.shell-livewire.org |
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