Small Business Stimulus Package Accepting Applications
December 8, 2008
Do you own a small business or have an idea for a business that you’ve been wanting to start?
Today I’m announcing the Small Business Stimulus Package, a contest designed to help small businesses that are struggling or just getting started in these tough economic times.
The Grand Prize
The grand prize winner will receive $250 cash and a business action plan. Applicants must be willing to discuss parts of their busines in an open forum because the business action plan will be crafted on this website with the collaboration of all the readers.
We’ll take a look at your businesses goals and challenges, brainstorm online using our collective experience, and make suggestions on steps you can take to help your business.
To apply send an email to smallbiz [at] moneysmartlife.com or use the contact form. You can learn more about the details of the contest on the stimulus package page.
No Bailout for Small Businesses
Who knows what, if any, assistance the government will provide for small businesses and how long it will take to go into effect. This contest is our small way of taking action to make a difference, to help your bottom line right away, rather than just waiting on the solution Washington comes up with.
Business Service Prizes
There are also prizes for runner-up applicants. Other small business owners have donated their services as prizes that will be awarded to runner-ups. Some of the examples of prizes available are:
- Free Logo for Your Business – Oak Ave Productions
- Free Small Business Blog Setup – Your’s Truly
- Free Search Marketing Consultation – Anne Haynes
- Free Website Promotion Service – Write & Promote
How to Apply
Simply email a description of your current business or potential business idea to smallbiz [at] moneysmartlife.com or you can submit it with our contact form.
If you don’t have a small business of your own but know someone that does and who would be interested in participating then send them this way!
Make sure you subscribe for daily updates so you can read about the businesses that apply and help out by offering your input!
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