Have You Got An Idea? Why Not Turn It Into A Grand One...

Do you want to be the next Peter Jones? Are you 15 – 18 with a business idea that you feel has the potential to make money and is something that consumers want?

Well if you have an idea, why not turn it into a ‘Grand’ one... pitch your idea in front a panel of dragons, all of whom have experiences in different aspects of business and could help you to take your idea from paper into production.

Young people all over Waveney are being encouraged to think up ideas, which could be a new products, a solution to a current problem or just a service which you think could be both profitable and successful, but remember your competing against all the other young people in Waveney, so there's no limit on how big your idea can be – just go for it.

When applying to pitch your idea, remember that you're pitching your idea to win a cash prize to help get your idea off the ground along with business guidance to help you every step of the way.

However, we can only chose twenty applicants to come and pitch their idea’s to the panel of dragons, therefore make sure when applying that you include the most unique points about your idea and cover every important aspect as well as answering all questions in the application process.

Don’t think you have to be an A* student, to pitch your idea because we all have our strengths and weaknesses, and remember you're already halfway there, because you’ve come up with an idea. It’s important we promote enterprise and entrepreneurship in Lowestoft and Waveney, providing people with inspiration, skills and knowledge they need to realise that running thier own business, designing and making products and becoming an entrepreneur are within anyone’s reach. By taking part in ‘My Grand Idea’, you could easily achieve that.

See the News Section to Listen to Ryan Holt on BBC Radio Suffolk talking to Mark Murphy about My Grand Idea!