If you've always dreamed of being your own boss in retail, and have a great idea, here's an offer you shouldn't miss. In partnership with Make Your Mark and The Royal Bank of Scotland, The Mall will help turn your business dreams into reality.

The Mall is the leading owner and operator of community shopping centres in the UK. We have malls in 23 town and city centres from Southampton to Aberdeen, Bristol to Norwich. At the heart of The Mall are our retailers, especially our independents.

This month The Mall is creating a unique opportunity for anyone taking their first steps in retailing.

Offering you the opportunity to trade from one of our Retail Merchandising Units FREE for SIX MONTHS, as well as this you will also receive free business banking, a business mentor from The Royal Bank of Scotland and a free place on the exclusive retail course run by BSSA (British Shops and Stores Association Limited) at Keble College, Oxford University. The overall prize is worth well over £10,000.

If you are interested in entering this competition, click here or visit your local Mall and pick up an application form. Find your local Mall here