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We’ve all heard the survey that is riddled with hyperbole; most people in the United States would rather die than be forced to speak publicly in front of a large audience. While this statement rings on the extreme side it does present the issue that public speaking is a widespread fear. The good news is that many times, barring social learning disabilities, this fear can be combated with knowledge, training, and practice.

Over the past few years there’s been a substantial increase in small business contests hosted by large corporations in order to spur small biz growth throughout the country. Some of the prizes consist of cash giveaways, marketing makeovers, tutoring from experts, small gifts (like an iPad), and of course, the invaluable prize of exposure for your business.  Entry requirements usually prompts small businesses for a few tasks in order to win a contest ranging from supplying a full business profile, to creating a video about the business, or simply getting the most votes in social media.

Let’s start with some facts. Basic employee recognition often goes overlooked, it’s important to reward employees for going the extra mile, and the economy has certainly been better. So what?