I am hugely honored (and humbled) to be one of the four mentors in Shopify’s Build-A-Business Competition which literally launched a few hours ago.

If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting your own business, this is your chance. Give it a try and potentially win a $50,000 investment in the process.

Here’s how you get started:

1. Think of Something to Sell!
2. Create your Store on Shopify. (That’s where I run Tattly from! I can’t recommend them enough!)
3. Grow your Business with help from Google AdWords and Mailchimp Credits
4. Watch the Leaderboard and get advice from your mentors. (If you qualify for the Design, Art or Home category, that would be me)

And here’s what you can win: A $50,000 dollar investement from your mentor in exchange of a 5% stake in your company – valuing your business at $1 million.

A VIP trip to New York City where you’ll meet all of the mentors: Tim Ferris, Eric Ries, Daymond John and me.

You’ll also get a special one-hour meeting with a Fast Company editor to pitch a feature article for their print magazine. And you’ll receive $20,000 Google AdWords Credits.

I’ve entered the competition last year with Tattly. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

So, what are you going to sell?