Small businesses are being given the chance to showcase their achievements.

The Parcelforce Worldwide Small Business Awards will be launched on March 3.

The awards are the largest of their kind in the UK and are open to firms with up to 30 people.

The winners of ten regional heats will be announced in the summer.

Each regional finalist goes through to the national final in October.

The winner will receive £24,000 in cash and services and more than £100,000 will be shared between regional and special award winners.

For details, call 0800 3282298.

www.parcelforce.com/awards