Contests
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
One of the largest -- and richest -- business plan competitions in the country kicks off today. How to Create a Successful Twitter Contest
BY Ted Prodromou
Increase the number of targeted followers you have and help spread the word about your products and services for free by holding a Twitter contest. 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. What You Don't Know About Sweepstakes and Contests May Hurt You
BY Lindsay LaVine
Five tips to conduct a successful promotion.Play Video How Gamification Can Create Social Media Buzz (Video)
BY Gabe Zichermann
Expert Gabe Zicherman on how 'gaming features' can increase engagement on the social web. 3 Steps to Generating Buzz with a YouTube Contest
BY James Wedmore
Video can provide a powerful marketing boost for your business on social networks. A Look at the Global-Apps Scene and Why You Should Care
BY Neil Parmar
If you think the U.S. app craze has hit overload, you're not the only one. Giant tech companies are now doubling down on student-app developers in the Middle East and Africa. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Business-Plan Competitions
BY Matt Villano
For startups seeking critical seed money, business-plan competitions can be both a blessing and a curse.Play Video How Can I Get People to My Facebook Page? (Video)
Starr Hall on finding resources and creative ideas to attract the right social media fans. Crazy B---- Tea Wins Our Independence Day Video Contest
BY Laura Lorber
We asked readers to send in their videos describing the moment they declared their independence as business owners and then put them to a vote. Help Us Celebrate Independence Day: Vote for Your Favorite Video
BY Laura Lorber
Readers sent in short videos describing the moment they declared their independence. What's your top pick? 