Monthly Archives: April 2010
Starting small with a biz pitch contest
Staging a business plan competition is generally a huge undertaking, requiring countless hours on the part of volunteer organizers, instructors, judges, and sponsorship-seekers. If done well, the competition can flourish by attracting a large number of applicants, providing those applicants … Continue reading
Great odds in some business plan competitions
What would you say if someone told you that your business could register for a one-in-eight chance of winning a $30,000 prize package (including $15,000 in cash)? That’s right, we’re not talking about one-in-a-million, or even one-in-a-couple-hundred. We’re talking about … Continue reading
Statewide entrepreneurship competitions on the rise
A small but increasing number of states are hosting statewide entrepreneurship competitions, creating new opportunities for start-ups, and generating plenty of excitement and local media attention. For example, MassChallenge celebrates the official launch of its ambitious 2010 competition tomorrow, April … Continue reading
This MBA learning experience is opportunity for entrepreneurs
The Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) organized by UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is a remarkable series of events that award no money or services to “winning” companies, yet offer an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs to win big after the competition. … Continue reading
Should a convertible note be the prize?
We have nothing against convertible notes. In fact, it may not be long before Bizplancompetitions.com seeks out an angel investor to help finance growth at our company, and a convertible note may very well be the financing instrument we end … Continue reading
