Details from StartUp Nation website:

About the 2010 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Competition

The Voting & Entry Phase has ended. Winners will be announced on October 5, 2010. You may still check out all the competitors.

Welcome to the one and only ranking focused on those can-do moms who run families and businesses at the same time.

The 2010 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business competition will rank the top 200 mom-run businesses across the United States as determined by the combination of popular vote and the special recognition of our judges for certain outstanding contestants.

Selection Process and Important Dates

The StartupNation judges will review the top 200 vote getters and select businesses from among those to highlight as “Most Outstanding” in specialized categories and themes developed during the judging process.

• May 1, 2010: Registration and voting begins on.
• August 31, 2010: You can enter your business until midnight Pacific Time on.
• September, 2010: Judging and vote tabulation will occur throughout September. StartupNation will select a variety of moms from among the finalists and create editorial feature stories about them.
• October 5, 2010: Winners are announced.

For us at StartupNation, our hope is to make the biggest possible positive impact on mom-run businesses and we appreciate your help in spreading the word and shining the spotlight on these inspiring women.

Note from STACI: I wish the best to each winner of this year’s competition – it would be truly an honor!

Leading Moms in Business 2010 Competition by StartUpNation has been a truly rewarding experience. It has showed me that within being at my computer and not meeting someone that you can bound with them and share a virtual experience. I have many virtual friends and this competition has showed that to me with everyone’s support through comments or a quick email reply – “I am voting for you Staci” or “Clicking on it daily to vote for you Staci” — how about that!

This is when I know I have support and it shows. Thank you for every vote and every comment and EVERY BLESSING – my family could not be any happier than we are right now because I can be home with my 2 kids while working to bring in what money we need. My daughter will beginning preschool in a few weeks which will start a new chapter for her – but I am ready for it! She will be able to socialize with others and I am proud to say – I can afford the monthly payment to send her to preschool and she can be friends with other 3-year-olds too!

I will leave you with these few comments from my page on StartUpNation:

STACI JANSMA, YOUR ONLINE 24/7 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

August 28, 2010

Regina Baker says I *Heart* working with Staci Jansma. She’s smart, timely and very efficient with every thing that she does. Her communication is open and she keeps on top of things at all times. Her cheerful attitude and willing to do what it takes to get the job done is refreshing. Thanks Staci ~ you ROCK

August 28, 2010

Tanya Watson says Everyone has stated how great Staci is above. I just wanted to share I agree with everyone! She is more than “just a VA”, she’s a mom who honestly wants to raise her kids at home while making a comfortable living working from home. And she found her place here online. Staci, you ROCK! I put a blog post up asking more people to vote for you as well. You deserve this for sure!

August 28, 2010

Karen Murdock says As the contest draws to a close, Staci has made the following significant contributions to my business that I think should be included since I last wrote: Staci has assisted with the launch and promotion of our second edition book, revised our Media Kit, facilitated the release of our Documentary, transitioned our web-site and oversaw it’s re-development, distributed press releases and articles, managed our You Tube, Facebook, blog and Twitter accounts. To what result? Our Facebook Fan Page quadrupled, our Twitter followers doubled, our You Tube views increased by 40%, our web-site had visitors from 41 countries last month alone, our media links doubled, I’ve been booked for a speaking engagement, and we’ve been on Inside Edition twice!! I have yet to find anything that Staci cannot do or figure out while all the while showing courtesy, efficiency and enthusiasm.

The Leading Moms in Business – 2010 Competition can really help you to gain exposure. WHY you may ask? Because you can blog about it, create a Squidoo Lens about it, Share it on Facebook, Tweet about it, talk about it on a forum that you have been a member on. Just by sharing this you can see how many people will vote for you and if someone leaves a comment – you can read what they have to say about you, your experience of working with them, etc. It is awesome – to read what other’s have to say and just adds more value to you – because you know you are doing a great job! Kudos to all the contestants during the 2010 Competition – Best of Luck!

Have you voted today? You can vote here… http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/8479/index.php Again, Thank you!

June 8, 2010

Jendi says Staci has helped me with my business by doing work for me, but she helps even more by teaching me how to do the work. She has even passed on job leads to me. She truly cares and does her best. She amazes me how much she gets done.

I wish all contestants the best in the Leading Moms in Business Competition. The competition ends 8/31/2010. Which means you can keep voting each day to show your support. The amount of votes doesn’t determine the winner – but sure helps to boost each contestants confidence – especially when wonderful comments are being shared about what you have helped others with. [ P.S. WOOT! WOOT! - Getting Warmer!! ) ]

Have you voted today? You can vote here… http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/8479/index.php Again, Thank you!

June 4, 2010

Karen Murdock says Contestant Staci Jansma has made a huge impact on my business from every aspect: press releases, web-site content and appearance, article distribution, social media avenues, book sales and even a gorgeous media kit that she created! Her organizational skills, professionalism and abilities make her a valuable and MUCH appreciated part of our team.

I just feel so honored to be able to share this experience with each and everyone. The competition allows me to share my story and allow for everyone to vote for me. I am honored for each vote received but even more grateful for those that have left comments on my profile page for Leading Moms in Business. I will copy each of them and list them here on my blog so that way you can stay updated.

Have you voted today? You can vote here… http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/8479/index.php Again, Thank you!

June 2, 2010

Catherine Mowbray Lorenz says Contestant Staci Jansma is a prime example of creating a viable business and making it a success, while having her priorities in line. She has made immeasurable contributions to me and my business, as a virtual assistant and I count on her to keep me focused and moving forward. When my son was younger, I also worked from home in various consultant capacities and I wholly support the stay-at-home-working mother, if you can possibly do it. The technology today supports this work and it is great to connect with bright, ambitious, successful women around the globe! Blessings!