Small Business Saturday

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 »

New Campaign Rallies for Support on Small Business Saturday

Gulfport, MS - A new campaign is underway to boost sales for South Mississippi's small businesses on the biggest shopping weekend of the year. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the focus is on big... more »

Small Businesses Have High Holiday Hopes

Terre Haute, IN - Christmas trees, candy canes, and gingerbread men it’s that time of year and while you might not be in the Christmas spirit just yet, business owners couldn’t be more excited.Many are... more »

Small Businesses Think Big This Holiday Season

Pekin, IL - A group of 10 small businesses in Pekin are teaming up to bring the community their Holiday Extravaganza on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. They hope to encourage people to shop locally... more »

Holiday Gift Guide: Celebrating Small

Smith Mountain Lake, VA - This holiday season, twinkling lights on Christmas trees around the Smith Mountain Lake region won’t be the only things to shine. On Nov. 29, the holiday shopping spotlight will be... more »

Ready for the Holidays? 5 Small Business Saturday Survival Tips

With holiday shopping expected to grow this year, Small Business Saturday is a great time for small retailers to increase their profits and customer bases.According to a recent forecast by consulting and financial advising firm... more »