Belgard Hardscapes Announces Ultimate Contractor Contest

Words: Dan KamysBelgard Hardscapes Announces Ultimate Contractor Contest

Belgard Hardscapes is launching its Ultimate Contractor Contest, running through May 15, 2013.


Belgard challenges contractors across the country to share a new sales or marketing approach that will grow their business in 2013. Submissions will be accepted through May 15 at www.Belgard.biz/ultimate. 


The contractor with the most innovative idea will be named the Ultimate Contractor and receive a $15,000 business improvement package including:
• 1,000 square feet of a product from Belgard Hardscapes’ 2013 introductions (product may depend on geographic region)
• One year subscription to VisionScapes design software
• A marketing consultation facilitated by the Belgard Hardscapes Marketing Team
• A “Come Alive Outside Day” hosted by leading industry consultant Jim Paluch
• One year enrollment in the Working Smarter Training Challenge
• One year enrollment in A Better Way 2 Learn Financials.

For full contest rules and regulations and to enter, visit www.Belgard.biz/ultimate.

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