For the second year, The UPS Store, Inc. and Inc. Magazine arejoining forces to find the country’s most knowledgeable smallbusiness owners through an exciting national business competition.Entrepreneurs and innovators from across the country are invited toenter the second annual Small Biz Challenge, a contest that offerseligible entrepreneurs a chance to win up to $25,000 and aneditorial feature in an upcoming issue of Inc. Magazine and
With more than 4,800 independently owned and operatedfranchise locations across the United States, The UPS Store, Inc.understands the hard work and know-how needed to run a business.The nationwide, live business competition will seek out and rewardthe most outstanding, well-rounded small business owners who canhandle anythingthat comes their way.
“Our national network of The UPS Store locations serves smallbusiness owners in communities across the United States, and everyday we see incredible entrepreneurs walk through our doors,” saidMichelle Van Slyke, senior vice president of marketing and sales atThe UPS Store, Inc. “The Small Biz Challenge is an opportunity tounite, recognize and reward the best and brightest in a very livelycompetition.”
During National Small Business Month in May, the contest’sfinalists will play against one another in a competition in frontof a live audience, showcasing their small business smarts. RobertHerjavec, investor on ABC’s hit TV show “Shark Tank,” and Founder &CEO of Herjavec Group, will serve as an expert to offer feedbackand advice throughout the event to finalists and business ownerattendees.
“As an entrepreneur, I understand the hard work, dedicationand risk it takes to run a business and run it well,” saidHerjavec. “I am thrilled to participate with The UPS Store onceagain to recognize some of the most talented small business ownersin the country, and help provide an opportunity for them to succeedon a high-profile stage testing their skills, poise and businessacumen.”