The UPS Store, Inc. is inviting entrepreneurs and small business owners from across the country to enter the Small Biz Challenge, a contest that is offering eligible small business owners a chance to win up to $25,000 and an editorial feature in Inc. Magazine.

The UPS Store® network, with over 4,800 independently owned and operated franchise locations across the United States, understands that starting and growing a business is hard work.  In an effort to help small businesses thrive, The UPS Store, Inc. is on the hunt for small business owners who think they have what it takes to compete in a live business challenge competition where their business skills will be tested.  We are searching for the most quick-witted, well-rounded small business owners who can handle absolutely any ing that comes their way.

“We work with and serve the brightest small business owners every single day across our national network of The UPS Store franchises. Through the Small Biz Challenge, we want to help other small businesses thrive through a chance to win cash and publicity to fuel their businesses,” said Tim Davis, president of The UPS Store, Inc. “Through this small business competition, The UPS Store, Inc.  looks forward to uniting and rewarding some of our country’s most dedicated entrepreneurs for their business expertise.”

The UPS Store, Inc. encourages small business owners from across the country to participate in this challenge.  To enter the contest, eligible owners and entrepreneurs of qualifying small businesses need to complete an entry which includes a quiz and sharing details of how winning $25,000 would help them grow their business. 

The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge is open for submissions. Here are the details:

Visit www.inc.com/theupsstore.   

Take an official entry quiz that includes both multiple choice and independent response questions.

Submit business-related questions to complete the online entry process.

The online entry period is open from April 22 through May 12, 2019.

Once the online entry period closes, 10 semi-finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges.

A public online vote will narrow the 10 semi-finalists down to six finalists.

The six finalists will be split into two groups with three finalists competing in a live business challenge competition in New York City and three competing in Los Angeles.

In addition to a cash prize based on performance in the challenge competition, the grand prize winner at each event will receive an editorial feature in the November 2019 issue of Inc. Magazine and Inc.com, showcasing the winner and their business story.