Business Plan UK Blog

The One Life Live show

The One Life Live show is running at Olympia, London from today 29 February through to Sunday, 2 March.

It has a specific Be Your Own Boss Zone for those looking to start a business, and is well worth a visit.

The Essential Business Guide is available at the show - a very useful resource for British Business which I've blogged about previously.

Other stands to look out for are the home business stand - Enterprise Nation (with Emma Jones), the Business Link stand and a wide range of others promoting their wares.

Tickets are available on the door or from the One Life Live website ticket page.

Oxford University 21st Century Challenge Competition

The Oxford University 21st Century Challenge Competition was launched yesterday (July, 17, 2007).

While they may call it a 'challenge competition' it is a business plan competition in all but name.

Entering a business plan competition is a fantastic opportunity for a whole host of reasons, as you can:

1. Tap into increased support for entrepreneurs
2. Obtain critical independent analysis of your business plan
3. Gain access to mentors and networking opportunities
4. Improve key transferable skills
5. Enhance your understanding of what investors want

The ancillary benefits of entering a competition are considerable and often overlooked by prospective entrants focusing solely on the cash prize.

Click here to read why I believe there has never been a better time to enter a business plan competition.