Attention, bootstrapping champions: Can you launch a company for $100?
Books & Books, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Florida International University and The LAB Miami have teamed up to host The $100 Startup Competition. Inspired by the bestselling book by Chris Guillebeau, the contest challenges South Florida entrepreneurs to enter their ideas for businesses that can be launched with just $100.
To enter, applicants must complete a short questionnaire; be ready to produce your mission statement in 140 characters or less. Finalists will be invited to pitch their $100 startup ideas in a public event at Books & Books in Coral Gables on Small Business Saturday Nov. 24. A panel of judges will fund the most promising ventures and additional prizes will be awarded.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11:59 p.m. Apply at http://100dollarstartup.co/ and let your creativity flow. Sounds like fun.