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How Winning Contests Helped a Startup Beyond the Launch

Entrepreneur (Online ed.)

Abstract

Entrepreneur Kris Appel funded her startup Encore Path with her $10,000 winnings from a local business plan competition. The money was used to hire a consultant and lawyers for the development of Tailwind, a rehabilitation equipment for stroke survivors. Appel says she learned of the Maryland contest for women-owned businesses in 2006 and won in March 2007. Appel adds that she has entered eight contests and won over $20,000 in services and cash. She also believes that winning has given her business credibility. She advises entrepreneurs to get some coaching when entering such contests to refine their business plans.

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Goodman, Michelle. "How Winning Contests Helped a Startup Beyond the Launch.(Encore Path)(Interview)." Entrepreneur (Online ed.) (Nov 2011): NA.

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