Talented business people yet to step into the limelight and apply for a prestigious business awards ceremony are being offered extra incentives to do so.

The Barking and Dagenham Business Awards are giving away prizes to companies and individuals that apply to enter for one week only starting from next Monday, April 15.

First prize is a Kindle Fire tablet, courtesy of Debra Mai Events, second prize is a set of 50 bespoke business cards designed by Vine Creatives and third prize will be two dozen “corporate cupcakes” from Cakes Express Barking.

To stand a chance of winning the prize draw, businesses must apply online at bdbawards.com and click on “2013 Entry”.

Winners will be announced in the Barking and Dagenham Post, media partner for the awards, on our website bdpost.co.uk and through social media.

The closing date for entries is 5pm on Wednesday, May 8. No late entries will be accepted.