HSBC have announced the short list of finalists for their Start-up awards 2010, which highlights some of Britain's brightest young businesses, along with the entrepreneurs who run them who have convinced their regional judges that they have what it takes to be named top business in their region.
Now the businesses, which range from a company making catering equipment in Manchester to a firm of architects in Hove, are hoping that next month they will be named No 1 in their region, with the chance to represent their area at the national London finals, held at the Dorcherster hotel in October.
Also announced are the 10 contenders for the HSBC Start-Up Stars Green Regional Winner, as well as the 10 vying for the HSBC Start-Up Stars International Regional Winner.