The annual award recognizes the spirit of young entrepreneurs who are under 30 and have established at least one successful business venture in one of the following areas: Social Enterprise, Creative Arts, Tourism & Hospitality, Environment, Design and Innovation. Ten winners in each category will be invited to be part of a special forum where they will be mentored by some of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and other industry experts.

 Build a solid business idea

Have you ever thought of your own business or had an idea? I bet you did. But is it worth it to start your own business, create your own brand and franchise? Of course it is! Today we’ll learn everything about the steps to build a successful business and franchise, about what qualifies a company for young entrepreneur’s awards, and how you can utilize that to sell it to the judges. The Young Entrepreneur Awards was created to help where we provide one-on-one mentorship and connect you with resources that will help your business grow.

Highlight your successes

As part of my role at the company, I was nominated as a finalist for an award: Young Entrepreneur of the Year. This was great news and a real privilege. The category had several nominees and the competition to make the list wasn’t easy. It’s so important to celebrate success and the journey taken to reach that success. I’m really proud of this achievement and wanted to share it with you.

Make sure to be sure your company is ready

The Young Entrepreneur Awards is the only national competition recognizing young entrepreneurs who have built outstanding businesses in the service, retail and manufacturing sectors. The competition is open to every young entrepreneur from start-up to established business leaders below the age of 30.

Prove you’re a good long-term investment

As long as your business keeps bringing in customers, you will always get enough cash to keep going. That’s simple, right? You should all work on winning a young entrepreneur award, or something.