21/08/2001

NI small businesses urged to enter Parcelforce awards

Small businesses throughout Northern Ireland are being urged to enter this year’s Parcelforce Worldwide Small Business Awards.

This years awards will have £130,000 worth of prize money available for entrants.

Last year, the awards attracted over 3,000 entries from across the world, 46 of which were from Northern Ireland, making it the biggest competition ever for small businesses in the UK.

The overall winner of the awards will receive £24,000 worth of prizes for the business with the regional winners each receiving £8,000 in prizes.

Successful businesses are judged on the good management of relationships, financial performance and those companies who create a great working environment, stronger economy, positive community and sustainable future.

For further information on these awards visit the Parcelforce website for the awards at www.parcelforce.com/awards (MB)

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