FNB Enablis Business Launchpad 2009

The FNB and Enablis recently launched the 2009 version of it's business launchpad competition for new and growing businesses. The business plan competition which has been an annual event in South Africa since 2005 is a extremely welcome addition to the South African entrepreneurial landscape, supporting new and growing businesses and assisting those who want to bring their business ideas into reality.

"The Business LaunchPad competition aims to create an opportunity for anyone with a business idea or existing business, and who finds it difficult to secure conventional commercial funding, to be considered for access to start-up or expansion funding.

The competition process evaluates all the entries and scores them on the basis of their business viability and suitability for the funding criteria of the competition’s funding partners.

The process of entering the competition often assists the entrepreneur to clarify, refine and focus their business idea, which in itself is a valuable step." http://www.launchpad2009.biz/

The competition asks businesses or people with business ideas to submit a business plan, outlining its ideas and how these can be brought to market. With a range of attractive prizes on offer, this competition is not to be missed.

Best of luck with your entries,
Ben