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Ladies Who Launch

Entry Form

Please refer to the eligibility & rules before entering, and be sure to check whether the zip code for your business address is within a participating market. The deadline is Thursday, November 13, 2008, 11:59 ET. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

About You

About Your Business

* Essay (required)

Write an essay in 250 words or less about a business, owned or co-owned by a woman. Be sure to address these five criteria in your essay:

  • Opportunity - Why was the business founded?
  • Challenges - What struggles have you/the entrepreneur faced in starting or building your/her business?
  • Rewards - How have you/the entrepreneur addressed those challenges, and succeeded?
  • Inspiration - Does your/the entrepreneur's story showcase innovation and/or perseverance that can serve as inspiration for other entrepreneurs?
  • Technology - Illustrate how the lack of robust communications technology has negatively impacted your/the entrepreneur's business. How might you/the entrepreneur benefit from an upgrade to Internet, telephone or other communications services?

It is recommended that you compose your essay in a separate document, and copy and paste your final version in the box below.

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