Voting deadline for grant winner extended

The voting deadline for the 10th Idea Cafe Grant was extended till the end of 2010. This way the campaign will continue into the new year, and we will announce the winner in the first half of January 2011.

Yet another exciting news
It seems there will be more presents under the tree this year because for that grant only, we will give away additional prizes:

The grant winner will receive:

• $1,000.00
• Media coverage
• Start-up business boost pack at Idea Cafe (worth a total of $310) including
• an active business profile for a year
• ad blitz in three consecutive newsletters
• a press release, tip sheet & teaser prepared by our experts for promoting their business in best possible way.

Prizes for Finalists

• Start-up business boost pack at Idea Cafe including
• an active business profile for a year
• a press release, tip sheet & teaser prepared by our experts which will help the winner promote their business in best possible way.

The deadline extension will give everyone one last opportunity to vote for their favorite business idea. The winner will be announced shortly after voting closes on midnight, December 31st, 2010.

The five finalists for this 10th Idea Cafe's Small Business Grant have demonstrated determination and commitment to take their business to the next level. Plus, during the competition, they've shown us an inventive business approach which will undeniably inspire others who come to Idea Cafe seeking advice on starting and running a business. That is why we encourage you to support them by casting a vote for one of the finalists who deserves to win $1,000.00 from Idea Cafe.

Since the poll has been open, the nominees have received significant support from their admirers. For those of you, who are curious to see the current distribution of the votes, we have prepared the chart below: