Could you follow in the footsteps of Hartlepool clockmaker Bill Guerin (pictured) with a business idea which really makes the market tick?

Is it time for you to make your mark with that idea you've had buzzing around in your mind.

The Mail is launching a major new competition on Monday to unearth the brightest business talent in the Hartlepool and east Durham areas.

We want to find the thinkers, doers and movers who can make a real difference to the North East England business scene.

Perhaps you've never had the chance to turn your business idea into reality.

Or maybe your firm is just up and running and now you're working hard to get it established.

Then again, you may have an established business and you are thinking of ways of expanding.

Whether you fall into the thinker, doer or mover category, we want to hear from you all – and the rewards will be fantastic.

Clock repairer Bill is backing the Mail competition which aims to uncover the next big name in the business world.

Demand's for Bill's services are so strong he already has a four-month waiting list.

Read more on his inspiring story and many more – and find out how you can enter our brand new competition in Monday's paper.