Sick of Hearing Negative Things About the Economy? Help Bring About the Positive
Are you sick of hearing negative things about the economy? You can help change the focus to the positive by sharing good advice with
other entrepreneurs, and shift the
focus from what's wrong with the
economy to the positive grassroots innovation happening in small
businesses. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs are gearing up to enter the What Works for Business Contest, where you submit a short description of a challenge your business has faced and how the issue was solved for a chance at a $10,000 grand prize. (See examples.)
An expert panel of judges — including Anita Campbell, Susan Heathfield, David Mullings, and Joel Libava — will narrow down the field to 50 finalists. Then winners across 10 categories will be determined by popular vote in December.
All you have to do is submit a short description of a challenge your business has faced and how the issue was solved in 400 words or less. An expert panel of judges will narrow down the field to 50 finalists, and then winners across ten categories will be determined by popular vote in December.
How can you enter a great submission? Here are some tips:
- Think of the many tough problems your business has encountered during the recent recession and what you have done to solve them (Example: If you have fewer customers, what have you done successfully to draw more, follow up with your old customers, or gain referrals? What are innovative ways to get credit or funding? How do you keep employees motivated to produce more? How has good planning helped keep you afloat during the recession? What are effective low-cost marketing techniques? How does effective leadership help your business succeed? How can you increase sales and keep costs down during a recession? How can you invest intelligently now in order to further your business? How do you take advantage of a recession to do well?)
- Focus on positive solutions that have helped your business
- Remember when writing your entry to think about the "story" of your business - include the who, what, why, where and when - and add interesting media-worthy details that highlight the best of your business
Enter by December 3rd and spotlight your business while helping others struggling to find business solutions that work.
Tell us about the business challenge you've solved for a chance to win $10,000!
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