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Want to be awesome? Attending educational events helps you and your team grow your skills. Learn how to be a master in business — and you don’t have to go it alone. Help is all around you, some of it free and some it low cost. But aren’t you and your team worth whatever the investment is, be it time, money or both?
And don’t forget those contests and awards programs! They serve a role, too. They help you get needed cash and other benefits for your business. And they bring recognition to your company.
You’ll find these kinds of opportunities in our latest curated list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs and growing companies. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.
Featured Events, Contests and Awards
Wells Fargo Works Project
June 30, 2014, Online
The Wells Fargo Works Project is a video or essay contest specifically for small business owners in the United States. To enter for a chance to win, tell your business story. Five small business owner winners will be selected from a pool of 25 finalists. The finalists will each receive $1,000. The five winners will each receive:
– $25,000 for their business.
– Business mentorship tailored to their specific business needs.
– A $5,000 donation in their name made by Wells Fargo to a local eligible non-profit organization in their community.
Wells Fargo is a sponsor of Small Business Trends’ CEO Anita Campbell.
Hashtag: #WellsFargoWorks
Marketing Makeover $25,000 From CBS Local
June 30, 2014, Online
Would you like a Marketing Makeover, to the tune of $25,000? Enter for a chance at this awesome prize package! The winner will get a streaming ad for CBS Local’s online radio station; display ads; search optimization services; Constant Contact Toolkit; and expert advice and a marketing plan. Just tell your story and why you deserve a marketing makeover. Open to U.S. small businesses. See rules, and enter today!
Bizapalooza 2014: Planning and Profits
July 09, 2014, Online
Bizapalooza gives you a unique opportunity to connect with industry pros who really want to see you do more with your small business. Come as you are to this virtual small-business festival, then walk away with a fresh perspective, loads of free resources, plus practical solutions to fix what’s holding you back. FREE – and with freebie resources. Sponsors needed, too!
Hashtag: #Bizapalooza
Who Gives a Fund Contest – Caribbean Cruise
August 29, 2014, Online
Create a short fun video using the phrase “Who Gives a Fund.” Share it on social. The video with the most views will win a round trip within the continental U.S. to beautiful Miami, and a 3-day cruise to the Caribbean, for two. See WhoGivesaFund.com for complete rules and details. Presented by eSmallBusinessLoan.com, to highlight that traditional bank loans are not the only source of money for your working capital needs in your business. Get a merchant cash advance from eSmallBusinessLoan.com.
Hashtag: #WhoGivesaFund
More Events
- PAACC Energy Neighbors Breakfast Series
June 20, 2014, Moon Twp, PA - PAACC “I Have a Great Idea” Business Workshop
June 21, 2014, Moon Twp, PA - Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training
June 23, 2014, Las Vegas, NV - NYCBNG presents Speed Networking for Business
June 23, 2014, New York, NY, United States - International Conference on Digital Security and Forensics (DigitalSec2014)
June 24, 2014, Ostrava, Czech Republic - To Insure or Not to Insure? Small Business & the Affordable Care Act
June 24, 2014, New York City, NY - Customer Loyalty Playbook Launch Party
June 24, 2014, New York, NY - Form W-4 for 2014: Best Practices and Compliance Requirements
June 24, 2014, Online - Creating Your Unique Identity as an Independent / Small Services Firm
June 25, 2014, Online - Are You HIPAA Compliance Audit Ready? Strategies to Avoid Civil and Criminal Penalties
June 25, 2014, Online - Retaining the Attorney-Client Privilege in a MergerÂ
June 25, 2014, Online - PAACC “After Hours – LIVE!” Business Networking Event
June 26, 2014, Bridgeville, PA - Addressing Business Technology Challenges Live
June 26, 2014, Costa Mesa, CA - Outlook on Steroids IV â?? Advanced FeaturesÂ
June 26, 2014, Online - How to Get That #1 Spot on Google Rankings!
June 26, 2014, Online - Reinventing Leadership for Small Business: What is your WHAT?
June 26, 2014, Online - Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching
June 30, 2014, Springfield, MA - Facebook Fit Chicago (Bootcamp for Small Businesses)
July 10, 2014, Chicago, Illinois - Best Practices in Managing Transfer Pricing Audits in Asia
July 15, 2014, Online - How to Decide which HIPAA Policies You Need to Adopt
July 15, 2014, Online
More Contests
- Startup PDX Challenge 2014 – Portland
June 23, 2014, Portland, OR - Recognition of Android Malware Patterns (RAMP) Competition
August 24, 2014, Online
This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.
Aira Bongco
That Caribbean cruise is just so exciting. It is one of the contests that I am interesting in joining. It’s just a bummer that I have to outsource it as I am not that good in creating videos. But I am good with coming up with unique concepts.
Last year’s Small Bizapalooza was awesome .. and it can only get better this year. I’d highly recommend it!
Just missed ‘Creating Your Unique Identity as an Independent / Small Services Firm’. I would have been curious to read more about it, and perhaps join, especially as it was an online event.