"The Pitch 2009 offers an excellent opportunity for innovative businesses to access the advice and support available from fellow business leaders and other support organisations."
Lord Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business

Unveiling Britain's best new businesses

This summer, the search began for the UK's most exciting and innovative small companies.

Competing in The Pitch 2009, entrepreneurs in five regions presented their product or service to panels of leading business experts.

Five winners plus a wildcard entry selected by members of BusinessZone.co.uk will now compete in a live grand final in London where a victorious entrepreneur will walk away with a package of business support prizes worth £50,000!

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"Entrepreneurs have a vital role to play in the economy, they are innovative, and have the conviction and enthusiasm to make their businesses succeed. As such, they are uniquely placed to respond to the new opportunities which will arise during the current economic climate and as we look ahead towards recovery.

The Pitch 2009 offers an excellent opportunity for innovative businesses to access the advice and support available from fellow business leaders and other support organisations."

Lord Peter Mandelson,
Secretary of State for Business

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Last year's winning pitch: Nicki Stewart

Nicki Stewart, founder of Diverse Hampers, beat off tough competition from six other finalists to be crowned the inaugural winner of The Pitch in 2008. Here's how she did it.

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