PITCH RULES

The Perfect Pitch 2009 submission deadline has passed. Submissions made on September 22, 2009 or later will be posted on PerfectBusiness.com for investors to review but will not be eligible for The Perfect Pitch 2009 Conference.

Pitches submitted now will be eligible for The Perfect Pitch 2010. (Dates, speakers and judges have not been announced. Rules are subject to change.)

The Perfect Pitch Conference brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors both online and in person. Entrepreneurs may submit Pitches for review by approved investors, entrepreneurs, PerfectBusiness staff and invited judges.

Pitches are designed to introduce entrepreneurs, lenders, investors and others who share complementary interests. A Pitch shall never be considered a prospectus, business plan or formal business offer.

Pitches may contain a video, business description and photos. Pitches will be tied to the profile of the person who submitted the Pitch. Applicants are encouraged to create professional profiles and Pitches.

Pitch Submission Process

• Deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM PST on September 21st, 2009. Early applicants are permitted to make edits and improve their pitches. The deadline has passed.
• All submissions must be made ONLINE
• PerfectBusiness staff and judges will review all pitches
• Top 50 will be announced on September 30th, 2009
• Top 10 will be announced on October 5th, 2009
• Top 10 will be required to submit additional information and participate in a phone interview.
• Top 3 will be announced on October 13th, 2009

Top 3 submissions will each win the following package:

• 2 VIP Tickets to The Perfect Pitch 2009
• Airfare to Los Angeles for the conference (unless the applicant resides within 100 miles of the conference or outside the U.S.)
• 2-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey, CA
• Opportunity to present LIVE to The Perfect Pitch 2009 audience

All submissions will be seen by accredited investors, so every pitch has a chance to get discovered. All Pitches will be displayed on PerfectBusiness.com. Pitches that seek funding will only be seen by accredited investors and lenders. Pitches seeking only strategic partners or feedback will be made public. Applicants may also invite others to view their Pitches at their own discretion.

Pitch Evaluation

Pitches will be evaluated on clarity, viability, consumer need, growth potential, marketing strategy, team capability, scalability and competitive advantages. Each judge will also have personal preferences and other criteria for determining the best pitch. All final decisions are at the sole discretion of PerfectBusiness.

Applicants who submit Top 10 pitches will be asked to provide more information to help judges determine the Top 3.

Pitch Application

All applicants will be required to pay an application fee of $99.95, if submitted after September 8th. Gold Members of PerfectBusiness, and Basic Members who have paid access to the Pitch Center/Investor Center tools, may submit Pitches at no additional cost.

Applicants are entitled to these valuable offers:

• Investor Resources and Pitch Center access from PerfectBusiness - $99 value
• 10% off Logo Design Guru services
• $50 Gift Certificate from LegalZoom for INC or LLC formation

To submit a pitch, you must be a member of PerfectBusiness.com. It's free to join. Then proceed to create your pitch.

Follow 5 simple steps to create your Pitch. Follow helpful tips along the way.

1. Choose Options
2. Upload Video & Photos
3. Write Description
4. Preview Your Pitch
5. Submit Your Pitch

More Rules

Every applicant must be over the age of 18 and may only submit legitimate business pitches. Applicants must be founders or authorized representatives of the businesses being presented. (In other words, don't pitch a business idea that you don't plan to pursue, and don't pitch an existing business without proper authority.)

• A Pitch MAY NOT offer any shares of stock or a percentage of equity.
• PerfectBusiness is not a registered lender, broker, attorney or accountant. Seek professional advice before making any business transactions.
• PerfectBusiness does not offer financial guidance or investment advice of any kind. Pitches are only recommended or rated on professionalism, writing skill and creativity.
• PerfectBusiness does not charge commissions or finder fees for any introductions.
• You are entirely responsible for any information that you post in The Perfect Pitch, the Pitch Center or anywhere else on PerfectBusiness.com.
• PerfectBusiness is unable to review all user-generated content and cannot guarantee, nor be responsible for, the accuracy or legitimacy of any content.
• PerfectBusiness does not verify the capability or legitimacy of members who claim to be investors. While PerfectBusiness uses best efforts to authorize only accredited investors and professional lenders to review Pitches seeking funds, it is the responsibility of members to perform their own due diligence.
• You must adhere to all local, state and federal laws.
• Consult an attorney before accepting any investment in your business, and only consider "Accredited Investors" as defined by the SEC.

The laws and rules that govern the securities industry in the United States derive from a simple and straightforward concept: all investors, whether large institutions or private individuals, should have access to certain basic facts about an investment prior to buying it, and so long as they hold it. Although PerfectBusiness is not engaged in the securities business, all entrepreneurs and investors should follow these principles as they seek opportunities to work together. Entrepreneurs and investors should consult attorneys, perform due diligence and cooperate with one another fully BEFORE any business dealings.

Under the Securities Act of 1933, a company that offers or sells its securities must register the securities with the SEC or find an exemption from the registration requirements. The Act provides companies with a number of exemptions. For some of the exemptions, such as rules 505 and 506 of Regulation D, a company may sell its securities to what are known as "Accredited Investors." For the definition of an accredited investor click here.

We encourage all applicants to do their best to create outstanding Pitches.