As we put the finishing touches on another wonderful year (except for the economy), I am excited to talk about FREE STUFF and ringing in the New Year with our latest contest for January 2009.

Promotion is the key to any business endeavor you choose. Whether you already have a thriving photography business or just making the transition from a passionate photo blogger into the world as a working professional, now is the time to lay the plans for acquiring much needed exposure for your skills and abilities.

Although the Internet is a tremendous way to reach potential clients, it is also true that hard copy paper print material is still the number one in business promotions. One main reason paper product promotions are highly effective is due to their tangible nature. If you’re like me, my memory is only as good as my bookmark list. When I walk away from the PC, much of what I read quickly fades into the deep recesses of my memory. However, print ads, such as postcards, calendars, and business cards, stay with potential customers long after they’ve logged off the computer at work or home.

Another reason paper product promotion work is the credibility factor. Most people are savvy enough to understand that anyone can put together a flashy web ad. The use of attractive postcards or business cards to promote your business builds trust. They also have a sticky quality to them. Attractive and professionally produced print materials are often tacked to bulletin boards, placed under desktop glass, or stored away for later reference.

With this in mind, I am happy to join up with UPrinting.com, a trusted leader in online printing with over 25 years experience in the printing industry, to giveaway several great prizes this month. Whether you have a business to promote or just want to show-off your skills to friends and family, you’ll love the free stuff we’re giving away.

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How to Enter:
Simply leave a comment at the end of this blog post, describing what you would use the free postcards and canvas print for.

Prizes:

250 Postcards for 2 Lucky Readers and 1 free 18×24 canvas print for one reader ( 3 winners total ). You can choose from any of our stocks for these items.

Rules:

Winners in the United States and Canada qualify for free shipping. Shipping fees will apply to winners outside these areas.

Winners will be selected using Random.org and will be notified via email within 7 days after contest ends.

Each contestant will be limited to one entry. Multiple comments are permitted but will not count towards the final drawing.

Contest starts today and will end on January 31, 2009 at 11:59pm EST.

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