Small business events

SBA Opens Nominations for 2013 Small Business Week Awards

By Annie Pilon - Nov 28, 2012 - 1 Comment

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2013 National Small Business Week Awards. In addition, it just announced the launch of a new online portal to accept and track all of the nominations for each award category. Awards include National Small Business … Read More

Don’t Miss These Small Business Contests and Awards

By Laura Leites - Nov 24, 2012 - 1 Comment

We all know the Holidays are an expensive time of year. Who couldn't use some extra cash or goodies from a sweepstakes or contest or award? Or simply stand to get some extra recognition from an award program, to give your business a boost? Here's our hand-picked list of small business … Read More

Some Cool Events to Educate Yourself and Your Team

By Laura Leites - Nov 17, 2012 - Leave a Comment

Here is our hand-picked list of small business events for the rest of 2012 (in fact, into early 2013). Yes, we know the Holidays are coming and you may be distracted. But don't let the Holidays interfere with enriching your education, and the education of your team -- and networking with other … Read More

Small Biz Contests: Win Big in 2012

By Laura Leites - Nov 10, 2012 - 2 Comments

There are a variety of contests and awards still going on for the rest of 2012. We've compiled this hand-picked list of small biz contests. These are contests and awards worth checking out, to potentially win additional cash, products and/or services to grow your small … Read More

Small Business Events For The Rest of 2012

By Laura Leites - Nov 3, 2012 - 2 Comments

Here is our hand-picked list of small business events for the rest of 2012 (in fact, into early 2013). Yes, we know the Holidays are coming and you may be distracted. But don't let the Holidays interfere with enriching your education, and the education of your team -- and networking with other … Read More

Small Businesses: Check Out a Contest or Competition For Funding

By Laura Leites - Oct 27, 2012 - Leave a Comment

Small businesses: do you need some cash to expand? Do you need to find funding to kickstart development of a new product, or pay for the first few months to hire a new employee? There are lots of ways to fund growth, but a quick source of funds and resources can be a competition or … Read More

Our Latest List of Small Business Contests and Awards

By Laura Leites - Oct 14, 2012 - 2 Comments

Looking for a small business contest or competition? Check out our hand-picked list . Check it out! **** vFlyer Build the Best Website Contest Enter by November 1, 2012 Entrants must create their sites using vFlyer Sites. The first phase of voting will take place on Facebook to select the … Read More

Get Out of the Office This Fall! Go to a Small Biz Event

By Laura Leites - Oct 6, 2012 - 1 Comment

You sit in your office or stay in your shop all the time, and what happens? You get stale, that's what! You skills atrophy. You miss out on new opportunities. Go meet some new people and invest in your skills. And send your team members, too. Your staff can get stale, and then where would … Read More

Check Out This List! Small Business and Entrepreneur Contests

By Laura Leites - Sep 29, 2012 - Leave a Comment

We are back again with our bi-weekly listing of small business and entrepreneur contests and awards. Check it out! Dell $100M Innovators Credit Fund Ongoing Dell has launched a $100 million Innovators Credit Fund, with the purpose of helping entrepreneurs “maximize potential for … Read More

Attend One of These Small Business Conferences!

By Laura Leites - Sep 22, 2012 - Leave a Comment

One of these small business conferences could change your thinking -- and grow yours and your team's skills. Below is our hand-chosen list of small business events. Sign up for at least one, and get out there and network and learn. * * * Small Business Tech Tour September 25 - … Read More

Go For a Small Business Award or Contest Today

By Laura Leites - Sep 15, 2012 - 2 Comments

Winning a small business award, contest or competition can bring your business publicity, give you a competitive edge with clients, and generally set your business apart from the pack. Here's our latest list -- see if one is right for your business: - * * * Dell $100M Innovators Credit … Read More

Learn and Grow at a Small Business Conference!

By Laura Leites - Sep 8, 2012 - 3 Comments

Avoid getting into a rut and letting your skills -- and your team's skills -- get stale and out of date. And at the same time, network with your peers, industry leaders and experts. You'll increase the chances for success in your business and you have the potential to make new connections that … Read More