BUSINESSES in Crewe and Nantwich are in with a chance of winning a £5,000 cash prize from this year’s Dabbers’ Den competition.

Open to east Cheshire companies formed since the start of 2014, the competition aims to support and encourage entrepreneurs, as well as recognise new business creation.

With applications now live, shortlisted entrants will be invited into the den in November.

The winner will take home £5,000, as well as expert accountancy, legal and financial mentoring from the judges’ organisations including Howard Worth Chartered Accountants, Poole Alcock Solicitors, NatWest Bank and Cheshire East Council.

Mike Doherty, Partner at Howard Worth said “What we have seen over the last five years is that there are some brilliant new businesses starting up in the area and some knowledgeable and commercially-minded individuals who are bringing unique ideas into the Dabbers’ Den.”

Enter before October 20, 2017. For further information visit dabbersdencompetition.co.uk.