Five (5) Prizes will be awarded:

A Dell Technology Package: (3) XPS 13” laptops and (3) 12-mos McAfee antivirus subscriptions
Average retail value of Prize: $4,800

Total Prize Value: $24,000

Open only to persons who, as of date of entry, are legal residents of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and are at least eighteen (18) years or older (or the age of majority in their state of residence if greater than eighteen (18), whichever age is older) and own an independent, non-franchised, business registered to conduct business in at least one (1) of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and employees a maximum of ninety-nine (99) full or part-time employees. The eligible entrant’s primary business location must maintain the eligible location status, throughout the duration of the Contest Period. This Contest is void where prohibited by law.

Limit of one (1) Entry per Eligible Entrant Name/Email address.

Submit an original written essay (“Essay”), maximum 200 words, explaining: Tell us your story of perseverance, creativity and drive in facing and overcoming adversity – how did you turn a challenge into an opportunity? What role did technology play in your journey? How have the right partnerships helped you to grow your business? Entries must be written in English language only.