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Let the Voting Begin! Help Us Choose a Finalist

By Tea (the Chef) Silvestre 8 Comments

Tastiest Small Biz Brand Award Nominees

The nominations are in and it’s time to whittle down the list. Your votes will help us do just that.

Finalists will be chosen based on a combination of public votes and how well they adhere to the criteria below.

Once the finalists are selected, a panel of branding experts (Karen Post, aka the Branding Diva; Pamela Wilson of Big Brand System; and myself) will choose the winner of the 2012 Tastiest Small Biz Brand Award.

The following small biz folks have been nominated for the 2012 Tastiest Small Biz Brand Award.

Please help us select 5 finalists by choosing your favorite. You can review the list of nominees and click thru to their websites here.

Remember, the Tastiest Small Biz Brand should exemplify three elements :

1. Gets our attention – they stand out as something totally different and unique

2. Keeps our attention – they have a fascinating, yet relatable story to tell and it’s told with credibility

3. Creates loyalty – they make us feel connected and part of a community.

Voting ends at midnight (Pacific time) on January 29, 2012. You may vote only once.

Finalists will be announced on February 1, 2012. Thank you for voting!

Now that you’ve voted, share your vote with the world via a tweet or Facebook post. (The share buttons are to the left. Thanks!)

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About Tea (the Chef) Silvestre

As a marketing coach and consultant, Tea excels at helping her clients find and share their Secret Sauce with the world. She's also the founder of the ground breaking new reality web series, "Prosperity's Kitchen" and the author of "Attract and Feed a Hungry Crowd." Connect and chat with her on Twitter: @TeaSilvestre.

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