GETTING STARTED:

Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming one of our finalists in the Million Dollar Business Pitch. This is your opportunity as an entrepreneur to submit your business, product, or service for your chance to get a part of a $500,000 investment into small businesses. I am committed to “Paying it forward” to help you live your dream.

Make sure to read all information before making a submission. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Absolutely no phone calls will be accepted. To get started read the Terms & Conditions for the Million Dollar Business Pitch. All Website Users, Visitors, and Submissions are subject to these Terms and Conditions. Click on the link to read it it now. Terms and Conditions

There are 3 steps to the MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS PITCH:

Step One: Read the Terms & Conditions then fill out the application. Include a one (1) page summary of your business. Submit a link to a 1-3 minute business video pitch. Click on the link to: Download Application

Step Two: If you make it to “Step 2″ we will contact you to submit a complete a comprehensive questionnaire, submit your business plan, your business financials and tax returns.

Step Three: If selected for “Step 3″ Michael Baisden will fly you to a city of his choice to pitch your business live in front of him, a live audience and other investors. [airfare, ground transportation, and hotel will be at his expense]

Don’t allow someone else to determine your worth! Stop negotiating when you get time off. And start being an example for your children that you can be your own boss and control your own destiny. Stop being a slave to a 9-5 job and start living your dream. There is no feeling in the world worse then reflecting back on life… wondering, “If I woulda, coulda, shoulda!” ~ Michael Baisden

BUSINESS RESOURCES:

There are a lot of resources to help you start, grow or expand your business! You can get assistance from the IRS and Secretary of State to local business development and other agencies. Whether you are starting a business for the first time, been in business for a long time, re-inventing or re-investing in your business there are resources to help you. You can find out how to set up your business, apply for loans, lease equipment and much more. Use the links below to get the information you need.

SBA: Small Business Administration - your first stop for business info

COPYRIGHTS: Protection covers literature, music and other

TRADEMARKS: Protect your business brand, mark or logo

PATENTS: Protect your inventions and ideas

DOMAINS: Register your unique name and address online

IRS: Internal Revenue Service to help you with your taxes

BUSINESS CARDS: Your business card helps to brand your business identity

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Check out the video below. You never know. We might give you some money!

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The package includes tickets to each nightly concert at the Superdome featuring artists like Jennifer Hudson, Charlie Wilson, Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Fantasia, Boyz II Men and many more!

JUST CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

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Enter your Recipe for Success for a chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas for the 2011 Ford Hoodie Awards!

Just enter by clicking on the image above!

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