Posts Tagged ‘small business contests’
March 27th, 2013 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
2013 Leading Moms in Business Competition
The number of mom-owned businesses is growing and fueling the American economy—and there’s no time like the present to honor these busy entrepreneurs. StartupNation has launched its fourth annual ranking of mom entrepreneurs and the businesses they run. If you are a mom business owner or know of one, enter today for a chance to win prizes including $10,000 cash prize from Staples. Additional prizes include a complimentary business growth consultation by the founders of StartupNation and a $1,000 gift card from Staples for the top three winners. The deadline is April 30, 2013.
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March 19th, 2013 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Brilliant Businesses Contest
Up to your neck in expense receipts and other tax documents? After you’ve done your homework and checked out My Corporation’s Small Business Tax Guide and Notable Tax Changes for 2013, celebrate your business by entering the Brilliant Businesses video contest sponsored by My Corporation. Simply submit a video of two minutes or less explaining your business, what you do, or what makes your business unique. Think of it as a commercial for your business. You have a chance to win $1,500 and have your business featured on the home page of the website. Don’t delay: The deadline for entries is March 29, 2013.
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December 3rd, 2012 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
The Small Business/Home Office Challenge
Got your perfect office in mind but can’t figure out how to make it happen? If you’re the winner of the HP and Microsoft Home Office Challenge, you could make your office dreams come true. Applicants need to submit their best ergonomic and aesthetic office space design in any format, from hand-drawn sketches to computer-generated graphic designs or a photograph, and integrate specific HP technology. Submissions are judged based on criteria from IT professionals, creativity and style. The winning designer will receive an HP Z1 Workstation with Microsoft Windows Technology. Deadline for submissions is December 14, 2012.
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August 8th, 2012 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Hands Off My Stapler Contest
Every office has a stapler thief. The problems are catching the thief and figuring out a way to keep your stapler where it belongs—on your desk. Win prizes for your business, including desks, shredders, staplers and more, in the OFM and Swingline Hands Off My Stapler Contest. All you have to do is share how you (or your employees) keep your staplers from being poached by coworkers. To enter, email a photo in jpeg format to stapler@ofminc.com with a short explanation of how you make sure your stapler stays at your desk. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2012, to be eligible.
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March 23rd, 2012 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women
Are you a woman business owner with big plans and the passion to grow your business–or do you know someone who fits that description? Then you may want to enter yourself or your colleage in the 5th annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program. This national competition and executive leadership program honors high-potential women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential. Winners of the Entrepreneurial Winning Women program will participate in an executive leadership program with year-round activities designed to identify potential partners and strategic alliances; provide access to one-on-one guidance and support; and strengthen executive leadership and business skills. Participants also have the opportunity to increase their national and regional visibility.
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November 14th, 2011 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
My Business Story
It’s not too late to enter this national contest from Google and American Express OPEN. The deadline is November 15, 2011, but entering is easy: Simply go to My Business Story, film a quick video with the My Business Story tool for free, and enter to win an ad campaign worth $5,000 and be featured on the YouTube homepage on November 25, 2011, in celebration of Small Business Saturday November 26. You can shoot your video with any device, add some clips and have My Business Story help you give it style and music. Be sure to talk about your business’s connection to the community and focus on customer service.
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September 5th, 2011 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
America’s Favorite Small Business
Your business could win prizes worth $75K in a video contest sponsored by Dell, MasterCard and Microsoft. Simply record and submit a short video on why your business should be “America’s Favorite Small Business” by September 11, 2011, and sponsor judges will filter the entries down to 10 finalists. In the final phase of voting, people around the country have a chance to view the videos and vote for their favorite small business. Businesses must have fewer than 25 employees; videos are judged on originality of the story and journey, entrepreneurial passion and the quality of the submission. For more deadlines, official rules and to submit your video, go to www.Dell.com/AFSB.
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May 25th, 2011 :: Maria Valdez Haubrich
WizeHive Contest Manager
It seems like everyone is holding an online contest these days, and why not? It’s a great publicity and marketing tool to let new customers know about your business, and when prizes include free products or services from your business it’s a win-win for everyone involved. WizeHive is an online collaboration tool that can help you create and manage an online contest for your business. You can collect submissions online, allow public voting, customize contest forms and more. You can even set up a judge’s portal so contest judging can be done from anywhere. Simple plans start as low as $750.
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