The numbers are still trickling in from the region but I can confirm that there were more than 20 plans received by the deadline today - so we have a competition going!
Congrats to everyone who submitted. You've taken a step towards a chance at over $40K in prizes but also a step towards your own prosperity by planning your success in business!
Plans will now be pre-screened (checked for competition submission requirements, pages, sections, formatting, etc) then sent to three screeners each. Screeners will evaluate the plans and give feedback and we should know who the Finalists are in 3-4 weeks!
Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2012 Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge.
An extra shout-out to ATB Financial for the support of this year's competition!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Submission FAQs
A few questions from participants, thought others might find the information useful as well.
Do the appendices need to follow the formatting outlined on page 12 of the Participants Handbook?
Your appendices can use any formatting. Recommend that they are clearly labeled. 10 pages maximum.
Do the information page or table of contents count in the 20 pages?
No, just the 10 sections must fit in the 20 pages.
If I only used one page for one section, can I put the extra page allotted toward another section?
Sorry, no. However, in addition to the business plan's 20 pages, you can include up to 10 pages of appendices.
Also, you can use hyperlinks within your text (verify that they are active if you send a .pdf). You may be able to drive screeners to information without using space within your submission. Caution, be concise so screeners are spending time surfing away from your plan and there are still a handful of screeners who print things.
Check back as other questions may come in!
Do the appendices need to follow the formatting outlined on page 12 of the Participants Handbook?
Your appendices can use any formatting. Recommend that they are clearly labeled. 10 pages maximum.
Do the information page or table of contents count in the 20 pages?
No, just the 10 sections must fit in the 20 pages.
If I only used one page for one section, can I put the extra page allotted toward another section?
Sorry, no. However, in addition to the business plan's 20 pages, you can include up to 10 pages of appendices.
Also, you can use hyperlinks within your text (verify that they are active if you send a .pdf). You may be able to drive screeners to information without using space within your submission. Caution, be concise so screeners are spending time surfing away from your plan and there are still a handful of screeners who print things.
Check back as other questions may come in!
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