Applications open for revamped series of 'The Apprentice'

The stakes have become higher for the next Irish series of 'The Apprentice', which began its search for applications today.

The winner of the next series of 'The Apprentice' will gain Bill Cullen as a business partner with a 50% interest, along with €100,000 cash, and a start-up package worth an additional €100,000.

This package includes office space, communication and IT equipment, marketing support, legal and accounting services and advertising. Mr Cullen’s aide Brian Purcell is also contributing to the prize with €40,000 worth of PR consultancy from Insight Consultants.

Mr Cullen said that he is looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals that will have the business acumen and skill to make their business a success.

No area is off limits and candidates won’t be tied down to one specific field. They will have the chance to start their own business from scratch, or expand on an existing one.

Submission of applications to show producers Screentime Shinawil is open until Tuesday May 3, 2011.