The Pitch 2012

We're shaking things up!

Are you an entrepreneur with a brilliant business or business idea?

Could you do with a business boosting prize package worth £50,000?

The Pitch 2012 is for you!

Founded in 2008, The Pitch in 2012 will be the biggest and best yet. We’ll be tracking down the best small business owners in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and bringing them together for a two-day entrepreneurial extravaganza!

We’re passionate about helping small companies gain publicity and recognition so if you have a product or service that you think could be the next big thing, we want to hear from you!

Enter The Pitch 2012 today for your chance to be crowned this year's champion and walk away with the fantastic £50,000 prize package.

The Pitch News

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  • A judge's five tips to help you make The Pitch 2012 shortlist. Read more.
  • Launch now, tweak later. Why you should just 'go for it' when launching your business. Read more.
  • Join us in Belfast on 10 May for #PitchThirstday! Read more.
  • £50 off a suit with a Suit That Fits for all The Pitch 2012 entrants. Read more.
  • Graduates innovate their way into employment with business start-ups. Read more
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  • The Pitch 2012 launch party Read more
  • Preparation: The secret to success for any entrepreneur Read more
  • The Pitch 2012 launches search for UK’s 80 best small businesses Read more

Pitching tips

Sir Richard Branson’s pitching tips

To put Sir Richard Branson's ideas into practice and be in with a chance of winning £50,000 of business support, enter The Pitch 2012 today.

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