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Small Business Saturday

Your guide to Small Business Saturday success.

Grow Your Business This Holiday Season

Maximize sales this holiday season with our guide to Small Business Saturday. From marketing to e-commerce to customer experience and more — get the resources you need to make the last Saturday of November your most successful. Plus, read expert tips for tapping into other major shopping days, like Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, and Black Friday.

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Strategy

Expert Advice on Winning Small Business Saturday: Five Tips to Make the Most of the Day

Small Business Saturday provides retailers with opportunities to drive sales and attract new customers.

Small Business Saturday

Marketing

How Any Business Can Make the Most of Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday falls on the last Saturday of November. Here’s what small businesses can do to make the most of the shopping holiday.

Marketing

How to Sign Up for the Small Business Saturday 'Shop Small' Map

Here’s how to register your business to appear on the American Express "Shop Small" map before Small Business Saturday.

Strategy Adapt These Strategies From Big Retailers to Boost Your Small Business Saturday Sales
Marketing 5 Retail Trends All Marketers Should Know to Fuel Growth on Small Business Saturday (and Year-Round)
Marketing The Benefits to Early Holiday Merchandising

Black Friday

Strategy

13 Ways Your Business Can Get Ready For Black Friday (It's Not Just for the Big Guys)

Creating a marketing plan, checking your inventory, and bringing on additional staff will ensure your small business is ready for Black Friday.

Sales

6 Ways Your Small Business Can Leverage Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the most significant shopping events of the year. Learn how your small business can participate this holiday season with our guide.

Cyber Monday & Giving Tuesday

Marketing Maximize Your E-Commerce Potential This Cyber Monday
Sales 6 Ways to Prepare Your E-Commerce Site for Increased Traffic on Cyber Monday
Strategy 5 Ways Your Business Can Participate in Giving Tuesday

Holiday Sales Tips

Launch Pad

5 Trend Opportunities for Marketers to Monetize This Holiday Selling Season

A focus on offering high-value gift deals, personalized offers, sustainability, and human customer service are among this year’s potential winning strategies for retailers and brands, analysts say.

Launch Pad

Experts Share 5 Proven Ways to Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season

This holiday season, thieves will be shopping along with your customers. Take these necessary steps to protect your profits.

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Text Message Marketing Tools for Small Business
These nine text message marketing tools will help you create personalized messages for your customers and audience.
By: Jessica Elliott

How to Incorporate Charitable Efforts Into Your Small Business
In this edition of "Ask the Board," Ron Lou, Founder of the Angry Crab Shack, shares how to incorporate charitable efforts into your startup or small business.
By: Anna Baluch

How to Successfully Work With a Spouse or Family Member
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Chad Mussmon, the owner of several The Little Gym and Snapology franchises, shares how to work successfully with a spouse or other family member.
By: Anna Baluch

Resources For Family-Owned Businesses
These seven resources help family-owned businesses with conflict resolution, succession planning, and financial management.
By: Jamie Johnson

AI Tools Your Small Business Needs for Competitive Analysis
Discover how your small business can leverage artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection, improve your search engine optimization strategy, gain a competitive edge, and more.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

5 Ways to Build Community Around Your Local Retail Business
A new report from wholesale marketplace Faire says Americans will spend more to support local retailers. Here’s how to lean into this trend and boost business.
By: CO Staff

How ‘Retail Concierges’ (Both Digital and Human) Are Poised to Disrupt the Shopping Experience
AI-powered virtual sales assistants and improved tools for store employees will anticipate shoppers’ needs and provide VIP-level service at scale.
By: Joan Verdon

What Are APIs and How Do They Work?
Every business can benefit from understanding APIs and how they work. Here’s what you need to know.
By: Jamie Johnson

API Integrations You Can Use to Grow Your Small Business
These five API integrations allow you to accept payments, grow your email list, and attract new customers to your business.
By: Jamie Johnson

Background Music Services for Small Businesses
Set the right tone with licensed music from these background music services.
By: Emily Heaslip

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