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How can I compete in the
Business Competition?

Ocean

Record yourself presenting your business idea, explaining why and how your company will be successful.

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  • 5 minutes MAX. No longer

  • Judging Criteria below shows you exactly what the judges are looking at. Build your pitch accordingly.

  • Upload your video to YouTube

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  • Set the privacy setting of the video to 'unlisted'

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  • Submit the link to your video in the form below.

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  • Video submissions due by December 3rd, 2:00pm Utah time

Top 12 Finalists (6 JR/6 SR) will be chosen to present on stage in front of the Judges and audience on Dec 7th.

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Winners will take home Cash Prizes that night!

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Finalists will be notified on Monday, December 4th

Good Luck!!  

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JUDGING

Rules:

 

The following Business Types are NOT allowed:

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  • MLM (Multi-Level Marketing)

  • Purchased Franchises

  • Buyout of existing companies

  • Real Estate Syndications

  • Licensing agreements for distribution

 

Partnerships ARE allowed – up to 2 contestants max.

 

In Partnerships, both contestants must be age qualified for their division.

Ex: A 12-year-old in the JR Division cannot have his parent as a partner

 

Contestants must be of Pacific Island descent.

In partnerships, at least 1 of the contestants must be of Pacific Island descent.

 

Existing businesses are allowed if the contestant was the creator of the company at its inception.

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A contestant can submit multiple business ideas if desired.

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Criteria:

 

  • Is there a need for the product/service?

  • Is there a good profit margin?

  • Is it a sustainable business plan?

  • Can this business scale or grow?

  • Is there a strong marketing plan?

  • Is the business ready to launch?

  • On-stage presentation skills

Point System

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