There's still time for young businesspeople in the county to get their entries in for the Thames Valley Young Entrepreneur of the Year competition.

A year's free business mentoring from a partner of competition organiser Haines Watts, a chartered accountant, and cash prizes are up for grabs to the winners.

The best young business brains in Bucks will be going up against competitors from Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.

Applicants must have been in business for over a year and live or work in the Thames Valley. The competition is open to anyone who is under 36 years old on July 31 and there is no lower age limit.

Colin Fletcher, Managing Partner at the High Wycombe office of Haines Watts, said: "There are more young people than ever before starting up their own enterprise. We’re looking for the rising stars of the area to tell us about their businesses and submit a good case as to why they should become the 2015 Young Entrepreneur of the Year."

The grand final of the event takes place on November 12. Entry is free and full details on how to apply can be found by going to www.hwye.co.uk.

Visitors to the website will also be able to find online support, offering helpful tips on what to include in your entry, and a blog.