Five Reasons to Apply for the 7th Annual Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition

The pitch competition is back and by popular demand we have significantly extended the timeline to apply for the pitch. WE are in full swing to find the next start-up winner in Delaware. If you think your start-up has the right stuff, then please apply now.

Not sure whether you should apply? We think it is a no-brainer if you are a start-up under 5 years old, but we will break it down for you. Here are five reasons you should apply to compete in the Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition.

  1. $10,000 Cash Grand Prize and other additional in-kind services

What can we say? Cash is king and for a start-up $10,000 can help jump start your business.

2. Brand Awareness

Gain exposure for your business.

3. Find possible mentors for you and your business.

The judges that will be listening to your pitch are already mentors out in the community and have demonstrated their potential to help businesses. They can connect you with people who can be beneficial in supporting you such as other mentors, business partners, or advisors.

4. Perfect your business plan pitch

Take every opportunity to practice your pitch over and over and over again.

5. Receive input from professionals on your business plan and pitch

Feedback can be hard, but it’s good. The judges are there to help you progress and grow.

And one extra bonus just in case by now we still haven’t convinced you it’s worth applying…

It won’t cost you a thing to apply. So you have nothing to lose.

Click here to find out more.

FedEx Launches Fourth Annual Small Business Grant Contest: $100,000 in Prize Money up for Grabs in 2016 Contest

FedEx is conducting a small business grant contest.  The contest offers grants to 10 small businesses, with a collective prize pool of $100,000. One Grand Prize winner of $25,000, one $15,000 winner, and eight $7,500 prizes will be awarded. The 2016 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is open to U.S.-based for-profit small businesses that have less than 50 employees and have been operating for six months or more. To enter, participants must visit www.fedex.com/grantcontest and enter their contact information, write a short profile about their business and upload four photos of their business or product, including their logo. While not required, participants also have the option of submitting a 60-second “elevator speech” video to supplement their entry.

The contest entry period is open from May 3 to May 30, 2016, with voting to take place from May 17 to June 13, 2016. Following a judging period, winners will be announced on July 11, 2016 at www.fedex.com/grantcontest.

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