A WINSFORD-based business advisor has been shortlisted as a regional finalist of the Barclays Building Better Business Awards.

Business Link Vale Royal start-up counsellor Peter Tomlinson has been named as one of five finalists in the best business link advisor for newly established businesses category.

Small firms minister Barbara Roche announced the finalists last week. The regional winner from each of the categories will be announced at the North West awards ceremony at the Stakis Hotel, St Helens, on September 29.

Peter, who has helped with the launch of more than 100 successful businesses in Vale Royal, will face stiff competition.

The north west region has had the highest number of nominations in the country with more than 50 firms putting their advisors forward for one or two catagories.

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