Feel the buzz in IncuHive Bees Nest challenge

DO you have a brilliant business idea? An enterprise you’re eager to expand?

Forget TV’s Dragons’ Den – we’ve got the Bees Nest.

Get your competitive pitch right to our panel of business experts and you could win a space at IncuHive New Milton, giving your enterprise a buzz with six months of free access to a suite of facilities, services and connections.

You may even win the chance of real investment in your business.

All you need to do first is send in an application to show the Bees Nest why you should be the one.

If you get the invitation, next make the pitch of your life to our expert investors and you could win a range of services and facilities provided by IncuHive.

Accepting the deal top join the Hive will open the doors to the following benefits...

Dedicated incubation space

We will provide you with a dedicated space and registered business address at our New Milton business incubation centre – a buzzing community with internet and all bills included.

Mentoring and support network

We have a team of business mentors from a range of sectors who will donate their time to help you with all elements of your business.

Company accounts

We will handle all your accounts so you don't have to worry about them.

Design and marketing

We will provide you with professional design and marketing to help really kick things off!

Business network access

It's not just what you know, it's who you know. Surround yourself with the right people to make connections in our business network.

Meeting room access

We can offer fully equipped meeting rooms.

Pitches win prizes

The winners of the competition will be offered all of these services free of charge for six months – there are no strings attached. We would love you to stay with us after the half year. It’s entirely up to you.

IncuHive has been a success since its launch late last year and now already has several thriving businesses in place. Members range from graphic and web designers and financial services to a charity and an events marketing company.

So what do you have to do?

The first step is to develop your business idea. We are open to everything from everyone, anywhere! No idea is too wacky. It can be for profit or a non-profit organisation.

Once you’ve had your lightbulb moment, you need to submit and register your application by 22nd April. Register with us to send us a short video and business plan setting out your big idea.

Applications that we believe would make the most of being at the Hive will have to present the plans in person to the Bees Nest the following week on 29th April.

Your make-or-break presentation should leave little doubt as to why your next home should be the Hive.

'Get started on your application today'

IncuHive sales executive Faye Gayles said: “We’re opening this competition up to everyone, no matter where you’re from or how extraordinary, wild or unusual your idea is.

“So whether you’re making hats for cats, designing the next big app, or are inspired to launch a good cause, send in your application and see if you get selected for the Bee’s Nest.

“The winner will get a huge boost with six months of free business facilities and services in an entrepreneurial community where you’ll make friends and valuable connections. Don’t miss out – get started on your application today.”

Complete your business plan and video pitch and submit your application to us.

To find out more and enter the Bees Nest competition, go to www.thebeesnest.co.uk.