The NextWomen are pleased to announce that we have partnered with one of the UKs most exciting small business competitions of 2009. The Pitch will see entrepreneurs and small business owners from all over the nation competing to win a massive £50,000 worth of business related goods and services.

Pitching their idea to a panel of top industry experts - including our very own NextWoman Simone Brummelhuis - entrants will be asked to demonstrate the innovation, market knowledge, customer engagement and financial viability of their business. The contest kicks off in June '09 with heats in Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, followed by a grand final later on in the year. The Pitch promises to offer a real taste of how resourceful UK entrepreneurs are reacting to current economic conditions, bucking the downturn with innovation and creativity.

You don't have to be up and trading to enter, but you do need to be able to demonstrate a credible business plan and prove that there is a market for your product or service. If you think you have what it takes to enter, log on to the website today, download the entry form and start writing your pitch!

We believe this is a fantastic opportunity for a deserving entrepreneurial innovator to be crowned Britains best new business.  Supporting new talent is crucial during challenging economic times and we are very pleased to be involved.