> STAGE 1 - APPLY!

All online applications must be submitted not later than Friday 9th March 2012. If you would like to apply, please click here >

The companies passing the initial vetting of application will be advised within 3 working days that they can move on to stage 2.

> STAGE 2 - ALL ABOUT YOU & YOUR BUSINESS!

This stage is designed to ensure we understand what makes your business tick and to meet your team and see your company in action. This stage is also a chance for you to explain to us in more detail how winning a free £150,000 facility will help you to move your company forward.

Stage 2 will be completed by Friday 2nd March 2012.

> STAGE 3 - WHO’S GOT THE SBF FACTOR?

Based on all the information gathered, a shortlist of 3 companies will be selected to go forward to meet our distinguished judging panel. To see our panel, click here >

At this meeting each shortlisted company will be given an opportunity to present their case to the judges.

The judging panel will be held and we will announce our winner on Wednesday 14th March 2012.