The UPS Store and Inc. Magazine Salute Small Businesses with a National Pitch Off Contest
April 03 2018 - 9:53AM
The UPS Store, Inc. together with Inc. Magazine, invite
entrepreneurs and small business owners from across the country to
enter the Small Biz Salute Pitch Off, a contest that will reward
one small business owner with $25,000 and an editorial feature in
Inc. Magazine.
To enter the contest, eligible owners and entrepreneurs of
qualifying small businesses need to submit an entry sharing how
$25,000 would help them grow their business. Part of The UPS Store
annual month-long initiative, Small Biz Salute is dedicated to
honoring and supporting small business owners in their
communities.
“Are you an entrepreneur that wants to grow your business? We
are here to listen and help you take your small business to the
next level,” said Michelle Van Slyke, senior vice president of
sales and marketing for The UPS Store. “Go out on a limb, show us
who you are and how you want to grow.”
The Small Biz Salute Pitch Off is open for submissions.
Here are the details:
- To enter visit www.theupsstore.com/smallbizsalute
- Submit a 60-90 second video or a 100 -word essay responding to
the questions “what makes my business unique” and “how would I use
the prize money to grow my business.” All entries must be received
by May 4, 2018.
- A panel of judges will select the top ten semi-finalists and
these entrepreneurs will be presented for an online public vote
from May 18 to June 29, 2018.
- The top three finalists (based in part on public votes) will be
invited to attend and compete in the live Small Biz Salute Pitch
Off event this August 2018 in Detroit, MI.
- The top three finalists will pitch their business to a panel of
celebrity judges and audience for the grand prize of $25,000, along
with a feature in the October 2018 issue of Inc. Magazine.
- The grand prize winner will be announced at the live Small Biz
Salute Pitch Off event.
Thinking of entering the contest? Don’t forget that in addition
to a video or essay submission, finalists will also have to pitch
their business in front of a live audience. Whether it’s during
this contest, at a networking event or at a coffee shop, having a
polished business pitch ready is always a good idea for an
entrepreneur. To ensure potential customers or investors remember
your business, always have a business card handy. During the month
of April, The UPS Store is offering 500 premium business cards for
$9.99 Visit wwww.upsstoreprint.com/500 to learn more and order.
For more information about The UPS Store Small Biz Salute and
how to enter the Small Biz Salute Pitch Off and for full official
rules, visit theupsstore.com/smallbizsalute.
RULES & REGULATIONS: Open to owners of small business
owners only. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
Grand prize of $25,000 and editorial feature in Inc. Magazine. Must
be 18 or older as of 3/21/18 to enter. Contest entry ends 5/4/18.
Visit inc.com/theupsstore/rules for complete and official
rules. Sponsored by The UPS Store, Inc., 5050 Cornerstone
Court West San Diego, CA 92120 and Mansueto Ventures LLC, d.b.a
Inc. Magazine, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007.
About The UPS Store With approximately 5,000 locations
across North America, The UPS Store network comprises the nation’s
largest franchise system of retail shipping, postal, print and
business service centers. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are
independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS
Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Services, products,
pricing and hours of operation may vary by location. For additional
information on The UPS Store, visit theupsstore.com. For
information on franchise opportunities for opening a The UPS Store
location, visit https://www.theupsstorefranchise.com/. Follow The
UPS Store on Twitter at @TheUPSStore and like The UPS Store on
Facebook at facebook.com/theupsstore.
About Inc. Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by
Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated
exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies,
with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative
company builders. Winner of Advertising Age’s “The A-List” in
January 2015, and the National Magazine Award for General
Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. Total monthly audience reach for
the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over
40,000,000 today. For more information, visit
http://www.inc.com/.
Tracy Spahr
858-642-7968
tspahr@upsstore.com
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