Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Calling All Independent Merchants




I ran across this AWESOME opportunity this morning & thought I would share it with you all. Entrepreneur magazine is hosting an Indie Crafts Contest. Winner will have their item displayed in their Indie Merchant Gift Guide. Here's what they say:
"This holiday season, let's celebrate the artisans, craftspeople and other independent merchants who create one-of-a-kind items that make for special gifts.
From now until Thanksgiving, we invite all eligible businesses to tell us about ONE item that you sell that is the perfect gift for someone special this holiday season.
So tell us in 250 words or less the story behind the item: the reason you decided to create it; why it's absolutely unique; why it's different than anything you'd find in a mass-market space; whom it's suitable for; and what customers say when they buy it. The item must be priced at $50 or less.
On Nov. 30, we'll unveil the items that editors at Entrepreneur.com have selected for inclusion in our “Indie Merchant Gift Guide.” Editors will look at both the originality and creativity of the business owner's story, and take into consideration the gift idea's value, functionality and uniqueness, as well as variety.
Once the gift guide is published, we'll let readers vote for their favorite item, which we'll reveal on Dec. 12, as the “Readers' Choice Best Gift.”
The deadline for entry is Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. EST. Good luck and we look forward to hearing your story."

For FAQs, a sample entry, and more details visit their post
But, hurry - it ends soon!


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