At the end of this post is an opportunity to win a $50 Macy's gift card. You don't have to be a small business owner to enter the contest, but if you are a small business owner you're going to want to read on about The Workshop at Macy's. I've been working with Macy's for some time and, as I sit here writing this, I wish I was a small business owner who could apply for this amazing opportunity.
The Workshop at Macy’s is an opportunity to learn how to scale your business sustainably and effectively for working long-term with a major retailer. Macy’s is holding an Open Call for applications for the Workshops now through February 11, 2011. If you are a small business, hoping to work with a major retailer, this is such an incredible opportunity. Here's a little bit about the program:
- An exclusive program located at Macy’s Herald Square Corporate Offices in Manhattan, New York, designed by Macy’s senior level merchants and learning and development experts
- A unique learning opportunity with courses taught by retail experts and accredited faculty
- Exposure to successful multicultural and women business owners
- Interaction with experienced merchants, industry leaders and private brand specialists
- An opportunity to network, collaborate and engage with fellow aspiring vendors
I know that many of you have built small businesses, working from your homes or small shops. I am always inspired by the things you have accomplished and honestly believe that many of you would be absolutely perfect for the Macy's Workshops. Take a chance and apply today!
Now, for everybody: Enter to win a $50 gift card to Macy's by telling me what kind of small business you would have, if you had one (if you already have a small business, tell us what it is!). I'll select a winner by random drawing this Friday.
A few rules: the contest is open to U.S. residents. I will contact the winners by email. You have 24 hours to respond. Slice of Pink is solely responsible for this content.
If I had a small business, it would likely be a cooking store with lots of cute and colorful kitchen items!
Posted by: Ali | January 17, 2011 at 11:17 AM
If I had a small business, I would run a cobbler store where we'd sell a million types of cobbler/fruit crisp and related desserts. I would also likely need gastric bypass surgery, but maybe I'd be able to write it off as a necessary business expense.
Posted by: Madam Procrastinatia | January 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I would have a cute little coffee shop/bakery in a cute little midwestern town.
Posted by: Melissa | January 17, 2011 at 02:17 PM
If I had my own small business I would open a sustainable, delicious, vegan restaurant that people would go to because they loved the food. The focus of my marketing would be the eco-friendly aspect, not the vegan aspect so that people wouldn't lose interest in trying it out just because they weren't vegan. Mmmm. A girl can dream.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 17, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Hi, I invented a product for women who have large calves and cannot wear tall-length boots, the Boot Band. www.bootband.com. It expands the width of any boot by attaching to the zipper and creating more width so you can wear the boots YOU want!I'm a stay-at-home mom of two who went for her dream and if I can do you, anyone can do it.
Thank you,
Krista
Posted by: Krista Barnett | January 17, 2011 at 10:20 PM
If I had a small business, it would have to be photography or craft related business.
Posted by: Tracy | January 18, 2011 at 05:46 AM
If I had a small business, right now, it would be photography. But my brother and I joke that when he makes it big in Hollywood, he will pay for the startup costs for me to get trained and open up a cupcakery. Because who doesn't love cupcakes?
Posted by: Leah | January 18, 2011 at 07:40 AM
I would have a flower shop or a cute little boutique.
Posted by: lesli | January 18, 2011 at 07:49 AM
I wish I had a small business making quilts and other handmade items. I keep meaning to do it and I just can't seem to carve out the time to make it happen.
Posted by: Hope | January 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM
I would have a little bakery. It seems almost on the verge of cliche these days, but it is just about the only thing I am good at. Yeah, I'm a bio major, I like my brownies far more than any of the 200+ birds I can give you the complete taxonomy of and I like my homemade lemon cupcakes WAAAY better than balancing chemical equations.
Posted by: Laura | January 18, 2011 at 01:35 PM
I have a small business: I develop recipe for companies! I am still amazed this is my job.
Posted by: rachel | January 20, 2011 at 09:40 AM
I would love to own an animal shelter!
Posted by: Susan G | January 21, 2011 at 08:48 AM
I would love to own an organic bakery/herb store - fully sustainable and carbon negative. To create lovely little somethings to send out into the world would be divine!
XOXO
Posted by: Mara | January 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM
I would love to have a small business making these great reversible place mats I have designed. For now the only lucky people to get them are family and close friends.
Posted by: Ruth | January 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Oooh, I love! this question.
I would have a letterpress printing/paper shop. On weekend evenings I'd open up a rad space in the back for patrons to enjoy poetry readings and live music and tasty local beer.
Posted by: Kerri Anne | January 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM
mine would be a map store. fun question!
Posted by: tracy | January 21, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Don't know if it's too late, but I would open a small, mobile coffee and pastry truck! xoxo
Posted by: nicole | January 21, 2011 at 06:27 PM
I think it's too late, but I would open a cupcake shop because we don't have enough of them.
Posted by: nancy | January 22, 2011 at 01:35 AM
I'd be a professional organizer!
Posted by: Courtney | January 24, 2011 at 07:00 AM