Question: Do I have to be a business student to participate in the YEP?
Answer: No. The Young Entrepreneurs Project is open to students of all disciplines and it is also open to non-students.

Question: Do I have to submit a business plan?
Answer: No. You can still participate in the Young Entrepreneurs Project and take the online business training even if you decide not to enter the contest/submit a business plan.

Question: I want to participate, how do I proceed?
Answer: 1) Fill out our enrollment form and we will notify you when the training module is available. 2) complete the training, 3) write a business plan using our format.

Question: How will you decide who wins the contest?
Answer: Prize packages will be awarded to the top business plans. The plans will be judged on the participants’ ability to follow the format that we have provided and address all sections of the business plan accurately. We will also take neatness and correct grammar into consideration.

Question: How is this prize package possible? What is the catch?
Answer: There is no catch. The training module and prize package is made possible by a grant from the Chancellors Office of the State of California.

Question: When can I take the online training?
Answer: Anytime. But, keep in mind that if you want to participate in the contest you will have to create a business plan after the training. Make sure you have enough time to write the business plan.

Question: When is the business plan due?
Answer: It is due June 25th, 2010.

Question: How do I submit my plan?
Answer: You e-mail it to bplans@yepsd.com

Question: What if I have any questions?
Answer: You can call us at (619) 482-6391 or e-mail us.

Good Luck! We look forward to reading your business plan.