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Business News

Know a Kick-Ass Startup? Nominate It.

Nationwide search is underway for the best young companies to work for.

Marketing

Wal-Mart Offers Entrepreneurs a Chance to Compete for Shelf Space

The retail giant's 'Get on the Shelf' contest provides entrepreneurs and small-business owners a non-traditional way to get their product to market.

Business News

Attention Young Entrepreneurs: Here's a Contest Just for You

Empact is looking for startups making an impact in the community to showcase at the United Nations.

Business News

College Entrepreneurs to Compete for Big Money Prizes at Rice University

One of the largest -- and richest -- business plan competitions in the country kicks off today.

Social Media

How to Create a Successful Twitter Contest

Increase the number of targeted followers you have and help spread the word about your products and services for free by holding a Twitter contest.

Business Plans

Crash Course in Business Plan Competitions

Business-plan competitions can yield more than seed money for your bright idea -- they can also connect you with mentors, collaborators and investors.

Marketing

What You Don't Know About Sweepstakes and Contests May Hurt You

Five tips to conduct a successful promotion.

Business News

All About 'Young' Entrepreneurs

Between 'Shark Tank' poaching for young entrepreneurs and big-brand sponsored contests focusing on the younger set, the list of available funding and support opportunities for founders goes on.

Social Media

3 Steps to Generating Buzz with a YouTube Contest

Video can provide a powerful marketing boost for your business on social networks.

Business News

A Look at the Global-Apps Scene and Why You Should Care

If you think the U.S. app craze has hit overload, you're not the only one. Giant tech companies are now doubling down on student-app developers in the Middle East and Africa.

Business News

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Business-Plan Competitions

For startups seeking critical seed money, business-plan competitions can be both a blessing and a curse.

Business News

Teen Inventor Asks the Question 'Wouldn't It Be Cool If...'

Sixteen-year-old contest winner Greyson McCluskey gets the rare opportunity to work with a team of innovation pros to help him turn his big idea into a reality.

Starting a Business

Crazy B---- Tea Wins Our Independence Day Video Contest

We asked readers to send in their videos describing the moment they declared their independence as business owners and then put them to a vote.

Starting a Business

Help Us Celebrate Independence Day: Vote for Your Favorite Video

Readers sent in short videos describing the moment they declared their independence. What's your top pick?

Growing a Business

Four Contests Offer Small Businesses Cash, Mentoring

Present a creative idea, and you might take home up to $25,000 in the current crop of contests. Here are details.