If you’re wondering how to run a giveaway for your small business without the usual hassle, no printing, packing, or collecting paper forms, this tool is worth checking out.
At the ND Wedding Experience bridal show, I used a platform called Sticker Mule GIVE to run a custom t-shirt giveaway, and it was awesome. It was simple, seamless, and 100% hands-off after setup.
Whether you’re running a pop-up at a market, promoting your services at a trade show, or just looking for a better way to collect leads, here’s how I ran a successful giveaway without having to stock sizes, print forms, or pack a single prize.
Sticker Mule’s GIVE platform is a tool that lets you run custom product giveaways online. You upload your design (shirts, stickers, etc.), set your giveaway terms, and share a link. They handle:
- Collecting entries
- Randomly picking winners
- Managing sizes and shipping directly to the recipients
Perfect for:
- Trade shows & expos
- Vendor events
- Social media giveaways
- Customer thank-yous or holiday promos
Here’s How I Used It at the Bridal Show
For this event, I created a custom t-shirt and uploaded it to Sticker Mule’s GIVE page. (There is a small fee to create your item and place it in your store)
- I promoted the giveaway link on my Instagram and Facebook pages before the event.
- At the show, I displayed a QR code at my booth so brides could scan and enter instantly using their phones.
- No pen and paper forms, no email scribbles to decipher later. It felt clean, current, and easy.
Multiple attendees even told me how refreshing it was to enter digitally instead of filling out forms. A few joked that it finally felt “like we’re not in 2005 anymore.” 
What Makes This Giveaway Worth It IMO
Here’s what stood out to me as a small business owner:
1. It’s fully automated after setup.
Sticker Mule picked the winners for me, emailed them, and shipped the shirts directly to their doors. I didn’t have to lift a finger after the show ended.
2. You don’t have to stock sizes.
One of the biggest hassles with shirt giveaways is guessing which sizes to order, and ending up with boxes of XS or 3XLs you’ll never use. With GIVE, winners choose their size when they sign up, and Sticker Mule handles it all.
3. It builds your audience and visibility.
Because the entry form is digital, you can collect emails or social follows easily. You can even run giveaways without a physical event, just link it from your website, newsletter, or social media.
Why I Recommend It for Small Business Giveaways
Whether you sell handmade goods, offer services, or simply want to increase brand awareness at your next event, GIVE is an easy way to run a branded giveaway without all the hassle.
- No printing
- No shipping
- No over-ordering merch
- No worrying about who won or if they got their prize
For anyone doing small business marketing at bridal shows, pop-up markets, vendor fairs, or local events, this is a tool worth checking out.
Want to See It in Action?
Here’s the exact giveaway I ran using Sticker Mule GIVE.
You can also browse their custom products, set up your own shirt (or sticker, or magnet), and launch a giveaway in minutes.
Marketing your small business at events doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’re looking for an easy, modern, and professional way to build engagement and get your brand into people’s hands, without the hassle of shipping, Sticker Mule GIVE is a great solution.
Let me know if you give it a try. I’d be happy to help brainstorm ways to use it at your next event!
