Cleantech Open Green Biz Contest - Win $100k in Free Biz Services

Published Feb. 19, 2010 at 6:48 a.m.

Green Tech Business Contest ... The Cleantech Open runs the world's largest clean technology business competition and is looking for the best clean technology ideas from around the world. Just for telling your idea, you could win a prize package of services worth $100,000 to help you start a business to grow your idea! Winners of each individual National Competition, get to represent your country as a Global IDEAS finalist at the annual Cleantech Open Awards Gala on November 16, 2010 in San

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Rhode Island Small Biz Plan Competition - $130k in Prizes

Published Feb. 18, 2010 at 6:43 a.m.

Rhode Island Business Plan Competition ... The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition, open to everyone, seeks to promote entrepreneurship and development of start-up and early stage companies. Winners and finalists in the 2010 Competition are expected to receive more than $130,000 in prizes ... Deadline :  April 5, 2010 ... Contest Details / Enter ... Source : http://technologyalerts.blogspot.com ... Get More From Women in Business ... WIB on Twitter RSS Feed Biz Contests Newsletter &

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Small Biz Plan Contest - Chicago

Published Feb. 17, 2010 at 5:18 a.m.

2010 Business Plan Contest - Chicago, IL ... Deadline :  April 5, 2010 ... Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely has announced the kick off of the 2010 Chicago Small Business Plan competition ... Submit a two page executive summary and you could win: ... 1st Place: $5,000 ... 2nd Place:  $3,500 ... 3rd Place: $1,500 ... All finalists will also receive free business mentoring services ... Contest Details ... Get More From Women in Business ... WIB on Twitter RSS Feed Biz Contests

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Adobe Flash / AIR Critical Security Update

Published Feb. 17, 2010 at 5:16 a.m.
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Adobe ... A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.42.34 and earlier. This vulnerability (CVE-2010-0186) could subvert the domain sandbox and make unauthorized cross-domain requests ... Adobe Flash Player :  Adobe recommends all users of Adobe Flash Player 10.0.42.34 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 10.0.45.2 by downloading it from the Adobe Flash Player Download Center or by using the auto-update mechanism within the product when

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Tips For Women: Buying a Business Suit

Published Feb. 16, 2010 at 5:43 a.m.
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All business women should own at least one matching two piece suit ... Jeffrey Smith ... The two-piece suit (skirt and jacket) is a familiar and timeless business standard. By changing your blouse or sweater top you can change the look of your suit. Changing pantyhose color and shoes is another inexpensive way to change the look of your suit ... Chose solid colors or subtle weave patterns or plaids (test patterns by looking at the garment from across the room - a good subtle pattern will look

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How to Choose a Great Business Pant Suit

Published Feb. 14, 2010 at 9:38 p.m.
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Pant suits are comfortable, fashionable, and appropriate for meetings, presentations, and the business world in general ... MetroStyle.com ... The business pant suit never goes out of style and is appropriate attire for just about every profession and business occasion. Whether you are an accountant, lawyer, CEO, or still climbing the corporate ladder, a pant suit says you mean business ... Choose classic business colors; gray, navy, black for your staple outfits. But don't be afraid to jazz up

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Hip Hip Hooray for Women! (Mostly)

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Published Feb. 14, 2010 at 8:05 p.m.
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Well, it’s finally happened ... There is an advantage to being a woman in business. I’m still surprised, but the Wall Street Journal reported it and there’s data to back it up ... During the economic down turn, it was better to be a working woman than a working man. That’s great news, but I’m also sad with the results ...

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Hairstyles for Black Women in Business

Published Feb. 13, 2010 at 9:29 p.m.
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Sheryl Adkins-Green, Global Vice President, Mary Kay ... Mary Kay ... Looking for a new hairstyle to kick your corporate image into high gear? Why not gleen ideas from other successful black women in business? ... Here are eight great hairstyles worn by some of America's top black women executives including Julia Brown, Senior Vice President, Kraft; Mary Beth West, Executive Vice President, Kraft; Laverne H. Council, Corp. VP & CIO, Johnson & Johnson and Felicia J. Fields, Group VP, Human

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Enter Intuit's Love a Local Business Contest

Published Feb. 12, 2010 at 6:36 a.m.

Intuit's Love a Local Business Contest ... $100,000 in Business Grants Giveaway ... Deadline :  March 3, 2010 ... In a nationwide effort to help support the growth of small businesses, Intuit is hosting the "Love a Local Business" sweepstakes. Fans of local small businesses can nominate their favorite hometown haunt, which will make them eligible for a drawing to win a $1,000 Intuit Growth Grant, which includes a $500 Visa gift card and $500 in Intuit business services, such as Intuit

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Smart Marketing Examples: iTunes Billionth Download Contest

Published Feb. 10, 2010 at 4:40 a.m.

Smart Marketing Example:  Apple iTunes ... Apple has announced a new contest:  They will pay $10,000 to the person who downloads the one billionth song via iTunes ... Why is this smart marketing? ... In hopes of winning $10,000 more people will be downloading over the next month (or until a winner is announced); and ... It emphasizes to people how popular and successful iTunes has been, thereby promoting the brand ... Watch the billionth download countdown timer Apple is using to get

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