Thinking of running a sweepstakes or a contest but not sure where to begin? It seems super easy — just get some things to give away and ask people to enter…. Except it is not that simple.

Use our infographic guide to Trouble-Free Sweepstakes and Contests below for some simple pointers to get your promotion planning started.

For more legal information about running contests see our article about Legal Issues that Come Up with Sweepstakes and Contests. Or check out our full list of articles pertaining to legal topics and promotions.