Could Your Business Get A Boost From Ebay?

Ebay is currently making a big push to partner up with small businesses. They spent 2 Billion last year with Ebay so they know a good thing when they see it.

They are holding a lucrative contest right now to help out more small businesses.

Even if you don't win the sizable prizes, they offer some strong incentives just to join the contest.

The Ebay contest is running right now through April 15th.

Basically in 250 words or less, you need to answer this question:

“If I won $50,000 what would I buy on eBay to help my small business and how would it make my business dreams come true?”

Ebay states that "Essays will be judged on the following criteria: How buying business equipment and supplies on eBay could help you achieve your dreams (45%); Passion for eBay (30%); Creativity (15%); Composition and clarity of expression (10%)."

They will be picking 5 small businesses and give them prizes from $2,500 to $50,000 in ebay spendable funds to help grow your business.

In addition to the prize money, it includes a trip to California for the awards and private one on one coaching with a small business expert.

You can read more about the specifics of it at www.ebaybusiness.com

Even If You Don't Enter

Obviously not everyone is going to win the grand prizes but that's ok. They are offering some very good incentives just to enter.

These incentives include exclusive access to specific articles aimed at entrepreneurs, peer to peer mentoring, online workshops and other features.

They are obviously looking to "build their list" of small businesses and they are doing it in a smart way. They are offering some very good motivation for you to get on their list.

You should take a look at how successfully they are running this contest. They are offering excellent incentives and in return they are going to get a huge list of small businesses to market future services to.

Even if you don't join the contest, you can see a good example of a targeted marketing contest.

Then again, you may enter if you qualify.

I know I will be. Maybe I'll see you in California?