NWI BizHub wants to support and celebrate your small business through the NWI Shop Local Small Business Spotlight!
Whether you are a brick and mortar, online boutique, salon, Etsy store, independent contractor, or food truck - if you are a small business in Northwest Indiana, this spotlight is for you!
The process is simple:
1. Use this platform to record or upload a short (approx. 60 second) video highlighting your business.
2. We will select videos to feature on our social media and website as we encourage shopping local in the region!
We invite you to highlight your business as you see fit. If you need inspiration, here are a few examples of things we would love to learn about you:
Whether you are a brick and mortar, online boutique, salon, Etsy store, independent contractor, or food truck - if you are a small business in Northwest Indiana, this spotlight is for you!
The process is simple:
1. Use this platform to record or upload a short (approx. 60 second) video highlighting your business.
2. We will select videos to feature on our social media and website as we encourage shopping local in the region!
We invite you to highlight your business as you see fit. If you need inspiration, here are a few examples of things we would love to learn about you:
- Introduce yourself (name and business name)
- Where is your business located?
- What do you sell/what type of service do you provide?
- Briefly talk about your path to becoming a small business owner or why do you enjoy being a business owner.
- What makes your business unique?
- How can someone contact you?
- If you have a storefront or product to highlight, include it in the video.
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Video Content Tips:
- The content of your video is ultimately up to you. Make it funny, sweet, informative - whatever tone you want.
- Create a video between thirty seconds and a minute to keep people engaged.
- Be yourself and have fun!
Recording Tips:
- You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame. - When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.
- Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
- Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.
- Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
- Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
- Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
- Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.