Created by the Renegade CEO’s own Dallas, TX based Marshall Haas, the LimitlessVC BizBreak Contest (@BizBreak on Twitter) has launched and is in full motion. BizBreak is giving 1 remarkable entrepreneur 50% of the BizBreak app profits + $3,000! And what’s different about this VC fund is you DO NOT have to pay the money back. If that alone has motivated you to apply for the contest and you don’t like reading small print and just want to cut to the chase - Enter here: http://bit.ly/bizbreak
Otherwise keep reading and watch Whitney’s video
So why is it a Minimum of $3,000? Well because you determine the jackpot. The amount of money increases in the Limitless VC fund based on each purchase of the controversial (but entertaining) iphone app BizBreak . In the BizBreak app you score points every time you land a punch on your demeaning smart mouth boss…I know, I know…it’s a bit of dark humor. Ask @marshallhaas (on Twitter) how many times the app was censored and rejected before it finally got approved.
Also, I promised Renegade CEO Whitney Washington, CEO, of Puzzle Piece Promotions, I would post her video that she created for the contest. She is a very talented self-taught videographer based in FL. She is currently enrolled in her first year at Full Sail University (FL) where she is getting formal training in video production, typography etc. Excellent piece Whitney! Great job on your video and good luck with the contest!
Whitney’s famous saying is: Stop trying to find yourself….Create Yourself! See her creative expression below:
Comments (0) Posted by admin on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
The American Free Enterprise. Dream Big. campaign is hosting the I Am Free Enterprise Video Contest and offering $100,000 in cash prizes for the most innovative, creative, and compelling story!
(Separate and independent of this contest, while noseying around on their website I noticed that they have a section called “Share Your Story” or something to that effect. So even if you don’t want to enter the contest, definitely rock some bootleg, cash strapped, guerrilla marketing through their website. It is a project of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce so you will definitely get some great exposure >> deets here http://bit.ly/bXFYzT )
Are you Free Enterprise? Do you know America’s next great inventor? Have you successfully launched a business or created a new product?
If you (or someone you know) has a great free enterprise story to tell or idea to share, we want to hear it!
[Note from your teenbizcoach - remember if your video requires you to share your idea/an idea, share the what and the problem it solves....not the HOW or your 'secret sauce']. If you are unsure of how to do this, send me a shout out and I will support you with this.
okie dokes- NOW
Shoot a 3-minute video explaining what free enterprise means and submit it to the contest.
Entries must be received by April 9, 2010 at 6 pm EDT.
This information comes courtesy of Mara Tyler (thanks so much). Additional information about the program and nomination forms for the competition can be found at www.girlsgoingplaces.com and online at YouTube, MySpace and Facebook (Keyword: GirlsGoingPlaces). Note from Shonika - If you fit the bill and are a teen girl that I have personally had experience with, I will gladly nominate you. I do not have a problem writing the 750 word nomination essay on your behalf but you are going to have to make the personal ASK if you want it. Please read on for more details.
NATIONWIDE COMPETITION TO AWARD $30,000 IN PRIZES FOR TEEN GIRL ENTREPRENEURS
Guardian Announces Final Call for 2010 Nominations for Girls Going Places® Program
NEW YORK, January 12, 2010 - The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian) today announced the final call for nominations for the 2010 Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Award Program. Under the program Guardian will grant a total of $30,000 to 15 teen business owners who demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurship and community service.
“The Girls Going Places program inspires girls to see the potential of their entrepreneurial dreams by providing financial rewards and recognition for their business and community achievements, ” said Kathy Readinger, Guardian’s national manager of the program. “Since this is the tenth anniversary of Girls Going Places, we want to make a special effort to encourage girls across the nation to enter,” she continued. “The Going Places program is one of the many ways Guardian supports and recognizes women-owned businesses.”
Submissions will be accepted through February 26, 2010. Teachers, parents, and community members are encouraged to nominate accomplished young female entrepreneurs between the ages of 12 and 18. Adults can nominate girls by submitting a 750-word essay endorsing accomplished young female entrepreneurs. Nominees must also write a 250-word personal statement on entrepreneurship, leadership, financial independence, or giving back to the community.
The first, second and third place winners receive prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000, respectively. The 12 finalists are granted prizes of $1,000 each. Girls can use the award to reinvest in their entrepreneurial projects or to save for college. Additional information about the program and nomination forms for the competition can be found at www.girlsgoingplaces.com and online at YouTube, MySpace and Facebook (Keyword: GirlsGoingPlaces).
With rising college tuition rates across the nation, Guardian is committed to ensuring that young women are aware of the benefits of business ownership. “The recent economic crisis accentuates the importance of business and financial education,” said Readinger. “With more than 10 million firms across the nation that are owned by women, we are committed to helping the current generation of women entrepreneurs and those to come.”
The Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Award program anchors Guardian’s Women’s Initiative, which was established to help women and women business owners create, invest, and protect wealth.
About Guardian
A mutual insurer founded nearly 150 years ago, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries are committed to protecting individuals, business owners and their employees with life, long term care insurance, disability income, group medical and dental insurance products, and offer 401(k), annuities and other financial products. Guardian operates one of the largest dental networks in the United States, and protects more than six million employees and their families at 120,000 companies. The company has more than 5,400 employees in the United States and a network of over 3,000 financial representatives in more than 80 agencies nationwide.
For more information about Guardian, please visit: www.GuardianLife.com
Comments (1) Posted by admin on Thursday, January 21st, 2010
7 Great Gift Ideas for Teen Entrepreneurs (Under $100) This is the title of my debut post on PBS Nightly Business Report Blog. It is awesome, awesome exposure as their blog is ranked on Alexa #536 in the U.S. and #1550 in the world! Whooop!
Tentatively, I am a guest blogger, but I will be blogging bi-weekly about teens in entrepreneurship so I expect I will get a regular self-branded column….fingers crossed
Excited about what’s in store for 2010 as I have already gotten nearly a dozen entries to partner with the Renegades and someone even gave a donation of 1 year membership to DC’s National Press Club , for one very deserving Renegade CEO, who loves writing, media, journalism, photography, broadcasting….you name it!
And if you happen to live in the DC area, bonus- you will be able to benefit from networking with Who’s Who at the events that are hosted regularly at the Club (A DC landmark for 100+ years and counting)!
Post for Week of Dec. 18, 2009: http://bit.ly/7aFG5h
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iPhone Apps Madness continues for the Renegade CEO’s. Marshall Haas, BizBreak iphone app (Jan 2010 release) was just annouced as one of the Finalists in the App Star Awards (look for the ‘orange’ video). The App Star Awards acknowledges ‘Brilliant Upcoming’ iPhone Apps so this is obviously a huge honor to be considered for this award given the app has yet to launch. The distinguished panel of judges includes technology and social media’s who’s who: Michael Arrington of Tech Crunch , Technical Evangelist Robert Scoble and French Blogger Loic LeMeur (creator of Seesmic.com). To read more about the app and see the list of distinguished judges: http://bit.ly/4tKXYM
This is huge news and comes fresh off the success of Ed Nash’s www.fitorfugly.com , which has reached nearly 10,000 paid downloads after being on the market for just over 2 weeks. It also got mentions in the Huffington Post and the Real Housewives of Orange County.
The Biz Break App allows you to release that bent up frustration that evolves from being constantly degraded by beating up your boss (VIRTUALLY) [only teenagers could think of something like this and actually be able to get away with it- huh?]. Wondering when he is going to partner up with [insert another Teen Renegade CEO] and introduce a version where you can [too good to put in the public domain]…..now that’s an idea!
The App is due to release in January 2010 with some other fun perk$ associated when you download the app but you’ll have to follow his blog to learn what it all goes down: www.bizbreakblog.com
Peep the preview video below for the BizBreak iPhone App. Awesome Job, Marshall! Love the background music
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