Watch the British Library and HSBC Start-Up Stars Inspiring Entrepreneurs webcasts. The next live and free webcast - Innovative Marketing Strategies - is on 22nd June. Previous webcasts can be viewed online.
You can also visit the HSBC Business Network to join the debate and raise the profile of your business.
If Start-Up Stars entries are anything to go by, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the UK, despite the downturn.
The closing date for applications to this year's awards has been extended until 4 May.
Promotional video showing footage of previous awards ceremonies.
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Have a look at the highlights from last year and see what could be in store for you if you enter this year's Awards.
2008 Start-Up Stars winner Bulldog, a natural skincare company for men, has reaped many benefits from being named start-up company of the year. Find out what co-founder Simon Duffy has to say about winning the award and an exciting new marketing campaign funded by the prize money.
