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There’s still time to nominate your favorite book for the Small Business Book Awards, but you’d better hurry. Nominations close April 27, 2016, and after that it will be time for the voting to begin. Books may be nominated in the categories of marketing, social media, management, economics, technology, startup and motivation.
You’ll also find a category for people, companies, tools and apps supporting authors of small business books and called simply “resources.” See instructions for nominating your choices below and then please visit again to help vote for the winners between April 28, 2016, and May 11, 2016.
You’ll also want to check out the other business events below. 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
2016 Small Business Book Awards – Nominations Opened March 2!
April 27, 2016, Online
Calling all Business Book Authors, Promoters, Publishers and Readers – we’ve opened up the nominations for the 2016 Small Business Book Awards! NOMINATE your favorite business books published in 2015 by April 27 today.
Small Business Book Awards – Voting Begins April 28!
May 11, 2016, Online
Voting for Small Business Book Awards begins on April 28, 2016 and runs through May 11, 2016, at 11:59 a.m. (Pacific). Voting is fast and easy. Once the voting period begins, simply visit the Business Book Awards site and click the red vote button. You can also visit on the “Categories” tab and select the categories you’d like to see. Then, simply place your votes for the books you would like to see win!
Small Business Market Expo
May 21, 2016, Atlanta, Ga.
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, business coaches, and franchises.
#SBMExpo
Discount Code
VIP (25% off)
DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award
June 14, 2016, Washington, D.C.
The DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, celebrates the success of small business and honors its contributions to America’s economic growth. The Small Business of the Year, 7 regional finalists, and 100 Blue Ribbon winners will be honored on June 14 during America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. There are two ways to participate: 1. Nominate a local small business that’s making a big impact in its community. 2. Apply directly if you are a small business that’s committed to your community, employees, and customers.
More Events
- Get Motivated! Salt Lake City
April 05, 2016, Sandy, Utah - INTERNET MARKETING WORKSHOP,LAS-VEGAS-USA – FREE Ticket
April 05, 2016, Las Vegas, Nev. - Utech North America 2016
April 06, 2016, Charlotte, N.C. - Smart Workspace Design Summit
April 06, 2016, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Winning with Analytics
April 06, 2016, Minneapolis, Minn. - Ben Appelbaum Foundation 17th Annual Reception and Mentee Showcase
April 06, 2016, Brooklyn, N.Y. - Your Key to Entrepreneurship: Buying a Franchise
April 07, 2016, San Francisco, Calif. - Small Business Expo 2016 – Boston
April 07, 2016, Phoenix, Ariz. - Small Business Expo 2016 – Boston
April 07, 2016, Boston, Mass. - Get Motivated! Denver
April 07, 2016, Denver, Colo. - Get Motivated! Denver
April 07, 2016, Denver, Colo. - Effective Marketing Writing
April 07, 2016, Austin, Texas - Bring More Customer Traffic to Your Store or Website
April 07, 2016, Bladenboro, N.C. - Marketing Magic Workshop | New Business Start-Up Orientation Series City of Doral & Doral Chamber
April 07, 2016, Miami, Fla. - Letters of Credit for Importers and Exporters
April 07, 2016, Online - Introverted Leadership in Community – A Weekend Workshop in SF
April 09, 2016, San Francisco, Calif. - Shorty Awards Influencer Pre-Party!!!
April 09, 2016, New York, N.Y. - Quickbooks for Business – Beginning & Intermediate Course ENGLISH
April 09, 2016, Miami, Fla. - DIGIMARCON CRUISE 2016 – Digital Marketing Conference At Sea
April 10, 2016, Port of Galveston, Texas
More Contests
- Conversion Conference Las Vegas
May 19, 2016, Las Vegas, Nev. - The Ultimate Small Business Leadership Conference
September 23, 2016, San Diego, Calif.
This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.
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