Start Up Donut, the UK's largest resource hub for small businesses, is launching a competition to help aspiring entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground. The competition offers a chance to win a start-up support package worth over £3,000.
Recent data reveals a growing trend of people exploring business ownership or side hustles. Start Up Donut supports these businesses by providing information and advice, and they've recently launched a competition open to anyone who is thinking of starting their own business or side hustle.
The Start Up Donut competition is a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to get all the support they need to launch their businesses. Rory MccGwire, founder of the Start Up Donut, said: "Starting a business is both exciting and challenging. There are so many things to consider and start-up costs to cover that surviving the first twelve months in business is not always a given. We're delighted to be able to offer one business the chance to win this Start-up Support Package to help them navigate their first months in business."
The winner will receive a start-up toolkit with everything they need to start a business including:
• HP Elitebook830 13.3" laptop
• 12 months' business insurance from Lukango (worth up to £350)
• A 12-month subscription to Coconut and GoSimpleTax
• A 12-month subscription to Venture Planner, the AI-powered business planning tool
• A 12-month subscription to ESET Small Business Security
• One-hour 'Success Session' with leading social media expert Luan Wise and a copy of her book 'Planning for success'
• Three one-hour start-up business mentoring sessions with Start up Donut founder, Rory MccGwire
• 12-months free membership to their local accredited Chamber of Commerce
• Discounted membership for IPSE - the only association dedicated to the UK's self-employed
The Start Up Donut competition is now open for entries. The deadline for submissions is the 16th of February. To find out more go to https://www.startupdonut.co.uk/news/small-businesses-offered-chance-to-win-big
About Start Up Donut
Start Up Donut is the UK's leading start-up and SME advice website. We provide a wealth of information and resources to help entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey. Our content is written by experts in their fields and covers a wide range of topics, including business planning, marketing, finance, and legal issues. We also offer a number of online courses and workshops to help entrepreneurs develop the skills they need to succeed.
Source: https://www.startupdonut.co.uk/news/could-2025-be-year-of-entrepreneur