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Another excellent list of five notable contests that are aimed at entrepreneurs and startups. Includes prizes of cash, funding and marketing services. It also includes contests for US and UK businesses. Read More

Looking for some extra funding? Here are nine excellent small business/startup contests that are definitely worth a look and an entry. Read More

A look at some of the companies who have entered the Small Business Challenge in the state of Arizona. Read More

The Small Business Challenge is giving away a total of $50,000 to three small businesses that are doing great work and could use a little push. With prize totals of $25K, $15K and $10K, even the small business to round out third place will get some much-deserved financial help. Read More

Earlyshares.com, an equity based crowdfunding platform, is sponsoring The Small Business Challenge℠ with the goal of assisting small business owners with job creation in America. In The Small Business Challenge℠ companies have a chance to compete for a share of $50,000 in cash and resources for mar Read More

As an artistic form, rap music has taught society about life, love, and interesting slang terms for money and illicit activity. Some rap songs also carry important lessons that lawyers agree are vital for startup founders. Don’t believe it? See for yourself. Read More

Here are 10 ways crowdfunders can get pledges, including email marketing and pay-per-click ads, but can you think of some others? Read More

Selling equity is a common, even traditional, method of raising funding. But new options (like contests and crowdfunding sites) make it possible for entrepreneurs to delay or avoid it entirely. Read More

Time is always a factor in business so speed becomes a competitive advantage. Are you and your company optimized for speed? Overcome the cost of missed opportunity by making “No one is waiting on me” a key strategy. Here’s how to make speed of response or delivery into a client benefit. Your job may depend on it Read More

Innovators Forum guest blogger Marilyn Suttle discovers that when it comes to appreciation, it's often not given, infrequent or ineffective. When it is given, it isn't always helpful. Why? Because certain types of appreciations BACKFIRE! Read More