i have a few really great giveaways lined up for january and am *so excited* to share this one.
you know i love reading.
and saving the planet.
and encouraging folks to do their part and give to those that need it.
a while back, i was notified by the TOMS folks that they were sending me *two* copies of blake mycoskies book, start something that matters.
i would get one to keep & read.
and then would get to give the second copy away.
who is this book for?!
*someone who wants to make a difference ; even if you only have a few hours to volunteer or a few bucks to give.
*someone who wants to love their work & make a difference.
*someone who is inspired by good ; by companies that are doing great things.
as a new small business owner, i really fell for this book.
chapter 4 was one of my faves ; it talked about being resourceful with few resources.
since the beginning of :dianapantz: [november 2010], i have been giving a percentage of each sale to charity. at the end of the month, blake and i then match that money and give our own donation.
11 months ago, my sales were pretty low, but i still managed to donate, even if it was only $10.
the TOMS model [buy one, give one] is so important.
its important for the business : as americans, we have
the organization : more and more people are learning about them. their mission and what a difference a little can make.
and the consumer : i strongly believe that everybody wants to do their part, but so many folks just dont know how to start. so when they give their dollars to a cause they feel strongly about, they will share with everyone around them.
happy customers = stronger business = more giving.
[dont want the book? it would make a really rad gift for your business-minded friend]
wanna win?! leave a separate comment for *each* entry.
1) tell me : which organization do you support? maybe you dont have one? the new year is a great time to commit to change ;)
2) follow me, blake mycoskie AND TOMS shoes on twitter.
3) send out the following tweet [you can make up your own, just make sure all THREE of our handles are linked in]
@dianapantzmpls is giving away a copy of @BlakeMycoskie book 'start something that matters' : @TOMS : such a rad book : http://flytothewall.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-toms-book-review-giveaway.html
4) share this giveaway on facebook // blog about it [please leave me the link as your entry]
this giveaway is open to everybody. it will run from january 3-9th.
good luck!
