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5 reasons to enter a business plan competition

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The obvious reason to enter a business plan competition is money — the potential to score big and achieve at least some of the funding you’re likely to need to get your business off the ground. But that’s only one … Continue reading

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iStart aims to aid start-ups, business plan competition organizers

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A little over a year ago, the Kauffman Foundation launched iStart, a platform for business ideas and business plan competition organizers and participants. The goal of the site is to become the largest repository of business ideas and the go-to … Continue reading

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Writing a business plan: an adventure, not a job

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A well-crafted business plan is crucial to success in business plan competitions. Not just any well-crafted business plan, but one that stands out from the crowd. For students in business schools, especially those in entrepreneurial tracks, creating such a plan … Continue reading

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New to business plan competitions? Here’s where to start

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If you’re an entrepreneur or business student seeking to enter the world of business plan competitions for the first time, don’t be surprised if you’re overwhelmed by all the options. The sheer number of competitions, rules and deadlines can be … Continue reading

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What is a business plan competition?

It’s not always easy to decide whether a particular business competition or contest belongs on our database on Bizplancompetitions.com. Those that meet the following criteria are always added: They are run by a school, nonprofit organization, or government agency. The winners … Continue reading

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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

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