Retailers are invited to nominate themselves for a series of small business awards.

The Waltham Forest Small Business Awards 2013 has been organised by the Waltham Forest Women in Business group to find the best start-up, retail, creative, social enterprise, professional service and food and drinks outfits in the borough.

There is £2,500 worth of prizes to be won including book and stationery vouchers as well as a three-month business support package from the organisers.

Submissions must be received by 5pm on Friday, March 29. Category winners will be announced on April 10 before the overall winner is revealed on April 30.

For more details please visit walthamforestwomeninbusiness.com.