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Small-business Q&A: Personal Touch Can Draw Repeat Customers

Q: I own a women's clothing and accessories boutique. We'll be participating in Small Business Saturday again this year. Last year my sales that day were higher than normal, but didn't really translate into many... more »

Shop Small in Clinton: Annual Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29

Clinton, NJ - Small Business Saturday, a day where consumers are encouraged to buy from local businesses, particularly for their holiday shopping, will take place on Nov. 29. It is an initiative that was started... more »

Small Business Saturday: How to Collaborate with Other Local Businesses

Small Business Saturday is right around the corner. Is your business getting involved? There are lots of ways you can get in on the shop small movement, and we’re sharing a Small Business Saturday tip... more »

STYLEMAX Announces the Addition of Gift

STYLEMAX, known for providing specialty apparel retailers with key brands, is pleased to announce the addition of Gift at STYLEMAX starting in January 2015. This leading women’s apparel and accessory trade show, which runs four... more »

Downtown Shops Amp up for Holidays

Fredericksburg, VA - When Eileen Griffin opens the Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar for the downtown Holiday Open House this weekend, she’s betting on customers–and lots of them–to kick off her holiday sales.Like most merchants,... more »

Big Ideas To Make The Most Of Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, a day set aside to celebrate and shop at small businesses was created four years ago by American Express to rally people to shop local during the busy holiday season. It’ll also... more »

Plan Now: Shop Small Business Saturday Nov. 29

Ossining, NY - Small Business Saturday is Nov. 29 this year.Why should you shop small? Does it really make a difference when you support your local mom & pop stores?Here’s a good explanation from the... more »

Why Shopping Independent Stores This Holiday Season Should Be On Your To-Do-List

Did you know that on average, 48 percent of each purchase at local independent businesses was recirculated locally, compared to less than 14 percent of purchases at chain stores? This data, shared by the American... more »