Small Business, Big Dreams

DuctTapeMarketing.com
June 19, 2007

In this issue:

Resource #1 - Win a Flip Video and business makeover from IKEA
Resource #2 - How The Biz Does Business - free online forum
Resource #3 - Two More Dips with Seth Godin

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Featured Resource #1

Small Business, Big Dreams - Win a Flip Video Camera and Main Street Makeover

Super hot retailer IKEA just launched a web site for business folks - IKEA Business - a better life at work.

To generate interest in the property and have a little fun they are holding a Main Street makeover contest that asks small businesses to send in a video nominating their business for a make over. The nice twist in this case is that the entries are to include reasons why your business AND your community deserve to win - if you win, a team of designers will descend upon your town with great ideas and furnishings for up to 10 businesses in your community.

What, you don't have a video camera? Never fear, Duct Tape Marketing to the rescue. I've added a contest inside a contest. One lucky Duct Tape Marketing reader will win a way cool Flip Video camera to use to shoot their entry for the Main Street makeover contest. (Full disclosure: IKEA's PR firm gave me the camera to give away.)

Here's what you do to enter to win the camera. Send me a photo of your best use of duct tape in a "business" setting. (Using duct tape to remove hair on any part of your body is not a business use.) How are you using a little duct tape to keep things together?

Photos must be submitted by June 30. Send to john@ducttapemarketing.com Winning photo will be chosen by me using no particular method and displayed with full credit here. Two runners up will receive a copy of my book, Duct Tape Marketing.

So, get snapping already!

Featured Resource #2 - Power Networking: How the Biz Does Business

I am moderating a panel of film industry icons next week during the LA film festival. You can join in during a live online session - I want lots of Duct Tape readers asking questions!

Go behind the scenes and find out how this panel of successful producers has used networking to build connections, market their businesses and more to become some of the most successful business owners in the entertainment industry. No matter what type of small business you run, you’re sure to get insights, ideas, and insider advice you can use.

Event Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Time: 7:30 pm PST
Host: Peter Bart, Vice-President, Editor-In-Chief, Variety

Online Moderators:

Susan Sobbott, President of OPEN from American Express® and John Jantsch, Ducttapemarketing.com

Panelists: Sydney Pollack, Lawrence Bender, and Nancy Meyers

Get your questions ready — you’ll have the rare opportunity to submit questions for the panelists and simultaneously connect with other small business owners through a live chat.

This event can only be viewed online — sign up for free today.

Featured Resource #3 - Two More Dips with Seth Godin

Seth Godin, author of the dip, appeared recently on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast but in case you missed that I have two more free opportunities for you to hear and interact with Seth.

CALL #1 WITH SETH

On Thursday, June 21st, at 2pm ET, hear Andy Wibbels interviews Seth about his new book, The Dip, and how quitting has everything to do with becoming the "best in the world."

Click here to register for this call:
http://www.andyinterviewsseth.com

CALL #2 WITH SETH

On Tuesday, June 26th, at 1:00 pm ET, hear Rich Sloan,
business visionary and Co-Founder of StartupNation.com,
interview Seth.

Click here to register for this call:
http://www.richinterviewsseth.com

Can't make the calls live? Go ahead and register and you
will have access to the recording after the call ends.

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