TIME is running out for companies who aspire to flying the Royal flag at their premises.

The deadline for this year's Queen's Awards for Enterprise is Friday, October 31.

Winners will be able to fly The Queen's Award flag at their premises and display the Queen's Awards Emblem - a valuable marketing and business tool - on their stationery and products for five years.

Benefits include a boost to staff morale, positive media coverage and increased recognition in the UK and overseas.

Three separate categories cover International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development.

For more information see www.queensawards.org.uk or phone 0870 513 4486.