{"id":47205,"date":"2023-05-01T05:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=47205"},"modified":"2025-07-03T04:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:47:07","slug":"national-small-business-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/national-small-business-week\/","title":{"rendered":"National Small Business Week contest: Share your story for a chance to win $5,000"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">What is the RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">Why you should enter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">How can you enter the contest?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">Tips and tricks to stand out from the crowd<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Small Business Week is right around the corner (April 30\u2013May 6, 2023), and RingCentral wants to celebrate your business during this important week! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It hasn\u2019t been an easy few years for small businesses, and we want to show our support by recognizing you and all your hard work. So let\u2019s get into it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83c\udfc6 Get started: <\/b><\/div>\n<p>$5,000, enough said! Are you ready to enter the RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest? Learn everything there is to know <a href=\"https:\/\/go.ringcentral.com\/smbwk2023contest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"one\"><\/a>What is the RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Small Business Week is our favorite time of year. It\u2019s a time to celebrate the accomplishments of small businesses across the nation. That\u2019s why we\u2019re holding a special contest to put small businesses front and center, including yours!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.ringcentral.com\/smbwk2023contest.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a way for RingCentral small business customers to share how they use our platform to simplify their lives and grow their businesses. Prizes include a $5,000 gift card, along with others, plus exposure for your business on an international stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this year\u2019s theme, we\u2019re asking our customers to share what their favorite feature of RingCentral is and how it impacts their business. We know you\u2019ve got some great stories up your sleeve, so why not share it? The world is waiting to hear your story. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">Important contest dates<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to keep this timeline handy to ensure you don\u2019t miss any deadlines and stay updated:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contest kicks off:<\/strong> May 1, 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Deadline for submissions:<\/strong> May 19, 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Winners announcement:<\/strong> May 22, 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this video for even more details on the contest, from RingCentral\u2019s Kelly Hoover:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" title=\"2023 National Small Business Week RingCentral Contest Kick Off!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OeI1Gq92Xaw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><a id=\"two\"><\/a>Why should you enter?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want more money in your pocket? How about more eyeballs on your business? If you answered \u201cYes!\u201d to both, then this is the contest for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest will have one grand-prize winner, two runners up, and two honorable mentions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Let\u2019s break down all the rewards you can reap:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-47206 aligncenter\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rcvsmb-trophy-grandprize-3.png\" alt=\"RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest grand prize\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 grand prize<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$5,000 gift card<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47207\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rcvsmb-trophy-grandprize-2.png\" alt=\"RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest honorable mentions\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">2 runners up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,000 gift cards<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47208\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rcvsmb-trophy-grandprize-1.png\" alt=\"RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest publicity\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">2 honorable mentions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,000 gift cards<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLUS: The grand prize winner and the runners up will get to participate in <strong>a virtual roundtable discussion with \u201cThe People\u2019s Shark\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/daymond-john-business-tips\/\">Daymond John.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All five winning entries will be featured on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ringcentral.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and announced through our social media channels totaling over 350,000 followers. This extra worldwide publicity isn\u2019t limited to just the winners\u2014additional entries may also be recognized and published.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"three\"><\/a>How to enter the contest\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Entering the contest is easy as pie. Just follow these three\u00a0 steps to enter the RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">Step 1: Create your video<\/h3>\n<p>Record a 1\u20133 minute video about what your favorite feature of RingCentral is and how it impacts your business. In the video, remember to include your company name, your name, and your title.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">Step 2: Upload your video<\/h3>\n<p>Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">Step 3: Send your video link to us<\/h3>\n<p>You can paste the link right into the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.ringcentral.com\/smbwk2023contest.html\">contest entry form<\/a>, or email us directly at <a href=\"mailto:SMBcontest@ringcentral.com\">SMBcontest@ringcentral.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it\u2014you\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n<p>Remember to submit your video before the deadline: <strong>Monday, May 19, at 11:59 p.m. PT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"four\"><\/a>Tips and tricks to stand out from the crowd<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering, \u201cHow can I make my video submission stand out from the rest?\u201d We\u2019re here to help. Here are some quick tips and tricks to best capture your success story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Be prepared<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take notes of what you want to say in advance and have a few practice rounds before you push the record button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Don\u2019t miss the mark<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay focused on what the contest is asking for: introduce yourself, share what your business is all about, and explain how your business uses RingCentral with detailed examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Have a vision<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about the main points and shots you want to include in your video. After laying your vision out, find out the best way to capture it through video.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83d\udca1 Pro-tip: <\/b><\/div>\n<p>Unsure what your vision is for your video? Find inspiration by watching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/winners-announced-the-2022-small-business-week-contest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">previous winners\u2019 videos from the RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Pick the right background<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find an interesting, but not overly distracting, video background. The space should be well lit and free of shadows. Use natural light as much as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Promote your business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about fun ways to promote your business, whether it\u2019s standing in front of your company logo or wearing company swag. Whatever the case is, just make sure there isn\u2019t anything showing that you don\u2019t want others to see, like unsafe situations or overly messy areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Audio matters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Film somewhere quiet with little echo, like a carpeted room. Use a microphone for even better sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Film with confidence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a tripod or flat surface to rest your camera on while you record. If you don\u2019t have either, try standing with your feet about a shoulder-width apart, breathe slowly, and hold the camera still with both hands. Make sure you\u2019re filming in HD quality if possible, preferably 1080p or higher. Avoid using lower quality settings or video taken on low-quality devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss your chance to win $5,000<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a no brainer\u2014just a few minutes of your time can lead to $5,000 in your pocket, chat with \u201cThe People\u2019s Shark\u201d Daymond John, and extra publicity for your business. So, what are you waiting for? Ready, set, record!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"button-wrapper\" align=\"center\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/go.ringcentral.com\/smbwk2023contest.html\" class=\"show-demo-button\" target=\"_self\" >Enter the contest <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck and happy National Small Business Week!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about the RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest, please email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMBcontest@ringcentral.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For contest updates and announcements, follow RingCentral on social media:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RingCentral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ringcentral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ringcentral\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights: What is the RingCentral National Small Business Week Contest? 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