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Advice from the Business Plan Challenge judges

Learn as much as you can about and from your competition before you start -- even if it means doing an unpaid (temporary) internship if the field is new to you. This will pay off in knowing how to differentiate yourself. Also, ask others in your same type of business for their advice on software, accountants, website and logo designers, lawyers, helpful websites, etc. And there are lots of resources that are free or at minimal cost, such as SCORE, UM's The Launch Pad, FIU's Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center, websites, etc.

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Business plan challenge resource roundup

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Advice from the Business Plan Challenge judges

Focus on providing a feasible solution to a large or widespread problem. Many entrepreneurs focus on starting their business or developing their product or service out of the entrepreneur's interests or background, but the most successful business are built by solving a problem for their target consumer.
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Q&A

Don't forget to include important financial information

With just two weeks left in the Business Plan Challenge entry period, now is the time to get your questions...
It doesn't pay to be secretive about your business plan ideas

Have a question about the Business Plan Challenge? Read the Challenge Q&A on Miami Herald.com/challenge an...
Advice from the Business Plan Challenge judges

It is best if you have tested out your business idea with a focusgroup or beta testing site. Ideas are easy...
Upcoming events focus on helping start-ups

Start-ups can turn to SCORE counselors and upcoming events to get loans, advice and other help.
Contest rules

Have you hatched a great idea for a business? You can enter our 12th Annual Miami Herald Business Plan Chal...
Ideas flowing for 2009 student winner

Jake Nolan and his business partner developed an iPhone application for study flashcards that sold in 82 co...
Forum offers financing tips

The first place to turn for financing is friends and family who can offer strategic relationships, such as ...
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Learn to attract venture funds

A networking event, a webinar and tools on the Internet can help entrepreneurs learn more about equity fina...
Advice from the Business Plan Challenge judges

Learn as much as you can about and from your competition before you start -- even if it means doing an unpa...
Plan before trade show

Whether you're an exhibitor or attendee, trade shows can be daunting, so do your homework before going.
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Q&A

Don't forget to include important financial information

With just two weeks left in the Business Plan Challenge entry period, now is the time to get your questions...
Advice from the Business Plan Challenge judges

Focus on providing a feasible solution to a large or widespread problem. Many entrepreneurs focus on starti...
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