{"id":23790,"date":"2013-07-10T14:46:24","date_gmt":"2013-07-10T19:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=23790"},"modified":"2013-07-10T14:46:24","modified_gmt":"2013-07-10T19:46:24","slug":"are-you-ready-to-start-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2013\/07\/10\/are-you-ready-to-start-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready to start a business?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tDeaf Entrepreneurs of America Foundation\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n<\/p>\n

\n\tAre you ready to start a business?<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHave you heard the news?! What an opportunity! Miller Lite’s Tap the Future business plan competition is now accepting applications through August 1, 2013.  It’s free to apply. You must have a team of at least two people, both over 21, be in business for less than five years, and be able to establish a legal business in the U.S. In order to support Deaf and Hard of hearing entrepreneurs that sign for this amazing opportunity, Deaf Entrepreneurs of America Foundation™ (D.E.A.F)<\/strong> will provide (10) ten hours of free business mentoring in full ASL for five qualified applicants for this competition. Applicants should have a computer, internet access, and a video phone. Applicants will be required to pay for their own training materials (books, business plan software etc.). Applicants must meet all requirements from Miller Lite. Claim your slice of the $400,000 prize money. For more information visit http:\/\/www.mltapthefuture.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHere’s how to do it:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tVisit http:\/\/www.mltapthefuture.com\/<\/a> to make sure you meet all of Miller Lite’s qualifications<\/strong>. Next visit http:\/\/www.deafentrepreneursusa.com\/Contact-Us.html<\/a> and complete the contact us form. Mention that you have applied to the Miller Lite Tap the Future Business Plan Competition. You will be contacted via email only if you’re selected to participate. Submissions must be received before August 1, 2013 to be eligible.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tAbout us:<\/strong>
\n\tDeaf Entrepreneurs of America Foundation™ (D.E.A.F)<\/strong> is a business training and development company specializing in teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D\/HH) entrepreneurs how to succeed as small business owners. http:\/\/www.deafentrepreneursusa.com<\/a> we are not a 501c3 organization, and trainings are offered for a fee. \n<\/p>\n

\n\tDisclaimer: D.E.A.F<\/strong> is not affiliated with Miller Lite or its subsidiaries. D.E.A.F makes no claims, guarantees, or promises regarding the outcome of applications and free business mentoring. Applicants will be responsible for the cost of any training materials recommended they choose to obtain (books, business plan software etc.) Applicants must have access to a, computer, video phone, and internet to qualify for D.E.A.F business mentoring.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tDeaf Entrepreneurs of America Foundation
\n\thttp:\/\/www.deafentrepreneursusa.com<\/a>
\n\tEmail: info@deafentrepreneursusa.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deaf Entrepreneurs of America Foundation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Are you ready to start a business? Have you heard the news?! What an opportunity! Miller Lite’s Tap the Future business plan competition is now accepting applications through August 1, 2013.  It’s…<\/p>\n

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