SMALL businesses in the region have more time to enter the Parcelforce small business awards scheme after the deadline was extended.
The deadline has been extended to June 25.
The awards, chaired by Teesside University deputy vice-chancellor Mike Smith, have already attracted nearly 200 entries from the North-East and Yorkshire.
Businesses can win prizes of up to £6,000.
The regional winner will go forward to the national final where they will have the chance to win a prize worth £30,000 and be named the UK's Small Business of the Year.
To qualify for entry, a company must be based in the UK, independently owned, employ 30 people or fewer, have a turnover of £58,000 a year and have been established for at least two years as of April 18 this year.
Businesses can enter online at www.parcelforce.com/awards.
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