Business Plan Contest Rules Gain access to professional feedback and tools to increase your potential for success!
Win a group of prizes perfect for every new small business owner! What will the judges look for: The judges will look for clear and convincing answers to the following questions:
- Why did you decide to start this business?
- What is your product or service?
- Why will your business be successful?
- Why are you uniquely qualified to operate this business? (please include your resume)
- What is your industry and the market in which you operate?
- Who is your customer (who will buy your product or service)?
- Who are your competitors?
- What is your competitive advantage?
- What are the financial needs of this venture?
- What to Submit Submit six (6) unbound copies with a cover page on each. The cover page should include:
- Name of Business
- Name of Owner(s) (person submitting the plan)
- Logo and/or Slogan
- Business Address and Phone Number
- Website Address and/or Email Address
- Phrase: Submitted Solely for Consideration by the Business Plan Review Panel of the Community Business Partnership.
Please Note:
- No appendices (except resume)
- Executive Summary should be no longer than 2 pages; Limit financials to 2 pages
- Maximum Plan Length: 20 pages (resume and cover page should be included in page count)
- $50 fee (waived if you are a CBP NxLeveL™ graduate)
Deadline Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2008 5:00pm EDT - No exceptions! Package delivered by hand or certified mail (with return receipt) to: Community Business Partnership, 7001 Loisdale Road, Suite C, Springfield VA 22150.
Eligibility
- Client of the Community Business Partnership as of April 18, 2007 (viaparticipation in training or counseling from any CBP Program) ~ AND ~
- Be in the start-up phase OR own an existing for-profit business less than 2 years old
Benefits to Entrants
- Professional Feedback and an Awards Package
- Careful attention will be given NOT to submit your business plan to a judge who may be biased to your proposal as a result of a previously established relationship.
- Each entrant will receive:
- A certificate of participation
- Written comments from the judges
- An invitation to our Awards Luncheon at the new Waterford in Springfield on Friday, May 11!
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