This story appears in the
March 2004 issue of
Entrepreneur.
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You've got big dreams about growing your business, but you
may not always have the financial resources to make those dreams a
reality. To help small-business owners in this situation, eBay is
launching a small-business contest, "Dream Big. Save Big.
eBay."
Entrants must write a 250-word essay about how eBay can help
them achieve their business dreams. A panel of judges will select
five finalists, who will receive eBay gift certificates ranging
from $2,500 to $50,000. The finalists will be recognized at an
awards ceremony at eBay's headquarters in San Jose, California,
and each will receive a one-on-one coaching session with a
small-business expert.
The contest is intended to build awareness of all the ways eBay
can help small-business owners and to "demonstrate in a very
tangible way eBay's commitment to helping make small businesses
successful," says Julie Haddon, eBay's director of
consumer promotions.
Entrepreneurs who enter the contest will receive perks,
including access to articles tailored for entrepreneurs, online
business workshops and peer-to-peer mentoring opportunities. Other
prizes will also be given away weekly for the duration of the
contest. The contests starts February 19, 2004; entries must be
submitted online by April 15, 2004. For more details about the
contest and to enter, visit www.ebaybusiness.com.