The self-employed and sole proprietors were invited to participate in the "You can!" contest.

Applications for the "You can do it!" contest for the self-employed and individual entrepreneurs have started. The competition is organized by the Moscow Small Business Institution (MBM) together with the Avito Services advertising service.

The participants of the competition need to tell about their products or services, about the benefits their activities bring to society, and how they plan to develop their business. Applications are accepted on the mbm. mos. ru portal until May 12.

Alexander Kuroptev, Director of the Avito Services vertical, noted that the company is developing tools and technologies to support and accelerate the growth of entrepreneurship. "Our goal is to innovate and help create a favorable business environment so that every entrepreneur can realize their potential," he added.

There are 12 nominations in total. Manufacturers of clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry can receive the title of "Light Industrialist". The Teleport 2025 nomination is provided for entrepreneurs providing courier delivery and cargo transportation services. The best specialist in repair and construction is recognized as a Jack of all Trades. Also among the nominations are "Director of Impressions" (for those who organize events), "Almost Picasso" (for designers), "Lord of laws and numbers" (for those who provide legal and accounting services), "Savior of the World" (services in the field of beauty and health), "The cat is a scientist" (for tutors).

The winners will be named as part of the Moscow Entrepreneurship Week.

The competition is being held for the third time: in 2024, the organizers received more than 500 applications from the self-employed and sole proprietors.