Business competitions
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
One of the largest -- and richest -- business plan competitions in the country kicks off today. Crash Course in Business Plan Competitions
BY Michelle Goodman
Business-plan competitions can yield more than seed money for your bright idea -- they can also connect you with mentors, collaborators and investors. The Business of Helping Less-Fortunate Entrepreneurs Start Up
BY Neil Parmar
The founders of some socially-oriented startups have begun focusing on helping fellow entrepreneurs, while creating new business opportunities for themselves. Here's a look at the trend. Forget Reality TV. Business Owners Benefit from Local Contests
BY Carol Tice
Local business competitions are growing more popular. Is it time for your company to enter one?Play Video Inside the SXSW Startup Competition (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Entrepreneur's Colleen DeBaise reports on the SXSW Accelerator competition at the South By Southwest festival. How to Win a $100,000 Purpose Prize
BY Michelle V. Rafter
Director Alexandra Kent shares some pointers for social entrepreneurs. The deadline is March 30. How Winning Contests Helped a Startup Beyond the Launch
BY Michelle Goodman
Kris Appel launched and developed her medical device company using the cash and services she won in business plan competitions 
