Here's a top offer for in-Cumbria readers with your chance to WIN a place on an internationally renowned business programme - worth almost £1,000 - absolutely FREE.

All you have to do is tell us why you think you, or one of your colleagues, would benefit from attending the Business Improvement Program (BIP) being held at Armathwaite Hall on May 18 and 19.

Top speakers are set to fly in from across the world for the first business conference of its kind in Cumbria.

Armstrong Watson, in partnership with the Australian creator of the BIP, Alec Blacklaw, is delivering the pioneering event.

Armstrong Watson is also delighted to have secured the services of Singapore-based top international speaker Paul Dunn. He wowed the business delegates with his insight and inspirational delivery at the first Armstrong Watson backed BIP event to be held in the UK, which took place near Wetherby in November.

Now BIP is coming to Cumbria for the first time and the Armstrong Watson team have managed to secure more top speakers to help businesses face their challenges and grasp their opportunities.

As well as the two-day course, the price includes food and drink during the event. Special rates are also available should the winner want to stay at the hotel.

All you have to do to have a chance of winning is enter the competition below, telling us why attending the BIP would benefit you and your business. Closing date for entries is 5pm on April 21.