What do we win?
We’ve put together a comprehensive package worth over $23,000 that will give an entrepreneur everything they need to start and run a successful company. Below is an outline of what the winner of the 2010 Tampa Small Business Jumpstart will receive:
Arth Consulting Group (a value of $1,500)
- One copy of QuickBooks Pro software
- 12 hours of customized install, training and set up of the Quickbooks Pro software and assistance with office system development
- 8 hours of bookkeeping assistance including financial statement and budget development
Divine Discipline (a value of $495)
- 4 consecutive weeks of coaching
- 4 – 50 minute sessions per week
- Coaching tools
Heidelberg PR (a value of $4,500)
- Media “launch” campaign plan that includes
- Jumpstart Finalist publicity
- Jumpstart Winner announcement
- 9-month success follow up feature
- Periodic responses to national media inquiries
- Introductory PR materials, including news releases and bio
- Coordinated media pitches and interviews
- Integrated online pitching to leverage web site search engine optimization and social media resources
Intelligent Office (a value of $4,800)
- Business Address
- Business Telephone Number
- Full-Time Receptionist to Answer Incoming Calls
- Locked Postal Mail Box
- Voice Mail
- Business Fax Line
- Three hours of meeting room time per month for six months
- Notary Services
- Additional services may be offered depending on the winners business category
IntelliTechs (a value of $800)
- Business email set-up and configuration
- Up to 2 hours of initial IT set-up
- One hour per month of on-site tech support for six months
- 30 days of free off-site data back-up
PA Printing Services (a value of $869)
- 1000 Business Cards
- 1000 Letterhead
- 1000 Envelopes
- 1000 4×6 Post cards or Flyers
USF Small Business Development Center (a value of $600)
- Advice on the business-related needs the client has (i.e. Do they need help with market research, business planning, education, etc.)
- Free admittance to any three classes on any business topics we offer
- Unlimited one-on-one, confidential counseling in a variety of topics to include Start Up Basics, Regulations & Licenses; Financing; Marketing; Human Resources; Accounting & Taxes; Government Procurement; Market Research; Internet Strategies; International Trade; Minority Certification; Sales; Bookkeeping & Management.
Wildfire Marketing Group (a value of $7,030)
- Logo design & tag line development, business card, letterhead, envelope design
- Brochure design
- Website design, development and hosting
- Up to 2 hours of consulting per month for six months
Tampa Bay Vehicle Wraps (a value of $500)
- Customized rear-window screen
Prime Group Insurance (a value of $500)
- Consultation and counseling on business insurance options
United Threadworks (a value of $500)
- Branded apparel
Hillsborough Achievement & Resource Centers (HARC)
- Will bring a unique combination communication options and relationships to the winner’s marketing mix










