It's strictly business in the chase to win office space

YORKSHIRE entrepreneurs are being offered the opportunity to win a year's office space in Leeds.

The 'Strictly New Business' competition will be in true reality TV style, with a selected number of finalists feeling the pressure when they are invited to present their business proposals in front of a live audience to a panel of respected and established business people.

The live final will take place at The Queen's Hotel in Leeds on December 2 from 6pm.

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The competition is the brainchild of law firm Lee and Priestley and Henderson Insurance Brokers and winners will get office space in Joseph's Well, Westgate in Leeds. Built in the 19th century for Leeds entrepreneur Sir John Barron, Joseph's Well now provides office accommodation ranging from single person offices to leases for businesses needing 30,000 sq ft of space.

Office insurance will be provided by Henderson Insurance Brokers and start-up legal advice by Lee & Priestley.

Joe Henderson, chairman of Henderson Insurance Brokers, who is on the judging panel said: "We feel this innovative competition is an exciting way of showcasing the business talent of Yorkshire. We are convinced that there are people across the region with innovative and practical business ideas who just need a helping hand to get started."

Jonathan Oxley, senior partner at Lee and Priestley, who is also a judge, said: "Small business is the lifeblood of the regional economy.

"I am pleased that we can give one such business the opportunity to establish and grow."

Application forms are available from [email protected]

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