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The grand prize for this Staples small business contest was an eco-friendly makeover for one lucky small business. Here's why it was such an effective contest and what your small business can learn from it.

You've probably heard about business plan contests. But you probably don't know that there are all kinds of other contests that allow entrepreneurs to win money, services and products to help grow their companies.

Who cares about small business contests? You should. There are a lot of great reasons to apply for small business contests. If you neglect these competitions, you will miss out on some important benefits for your company.

Intuit frequently rolls out small business contests that award cash and prizes to worthy entrepreneurs. Recent contest details demonstrate why this is an effective strategy for Intuit and how your company can benefit from their small business competitions.

Cisco is a leader in small business technology solutions. When they needed to humanize their approach, they turned to a small business competition. The result was a benefit for the company and for small business owners.

If you need startup money or money to expand a business, you may want to check out the eBay Sellers Challenge. It could be your ticket to $25,000 in business funding.