small business

Small Retailers ‘Feel Good’ About Holiday Season

Alexandria, LA - Like most small businesses, Southern Chic doesn't see a ton of activity on Black Friday.The traditional shopping frenzy, which annually promises money saving deals to ravenous crowds, normally slips by nearly unnoticed... more »

Small Businesses Employ Personal Touch to Attract Holiday Shoppers

Heflin, AL - While their customers are contemplating Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals, small businesses have already invited holiday season shopping with festive displays and open houses, some as early as the weekend after Halloween.Clara... more »

Why Is It Important to Shop Local?

Gaylord, MI - 'Tis the season for shopping, and small business owners are encouraging holiday shoppers to patronize their local establishments.“Shop local” is an often-heard directive, but just how does it benefit you and the... 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 »

Personal Stories of Hope and Investment by Young Business Owners in Retail-rich Northampton

Northampton, MA - On the day Ben Glushein opened Port MA, his new Main Street clothing store, he received a small potted cactus. The cactus came from the home goods store Kestrel on Masonic Street,... more »

6 Guaranteed Ways To Improve Your Holiday Marketing Results

There’s nothing small about the holiday season when it comes to small businesses.According to the National Retail Federation, 20 to 40 percent of yearly sales for small and mid-sized retailers take place within the last... more »