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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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How to Unleash Creativity as a Small Business Owner
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked America’s Top Small Business honoree SnapTight Products for their tips on how small business owners can spark creativity from their team.
By: Anna Baluch

Trend Forecasters on Four Key Consumer Trends Set to Impact Business in 2024
Trend analysts examine overarching changes in consumer perspectives, tech innovation, and brand strategies to help businesses proactively position themselves for sustained success throughout the year.
By: Jackie Chiquoine

How to Stand Out in the Restaurant Industry
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked America’s Top Small Business Honoree Med Box Grill to share their best advice for how to stand out in the restaurant space.
By: Anna Baluch

Why Google, Amazon, and Other Businesses Are Launching Accelerator Programs to Help Women-Led Startups
To help women entrepreneurs succeed, companies offer assistance and financial support to get their ventures off the ground.
By: Lori Ioannou

Small Business Products in the Grammy Gift Bags
The LA-based marketing firm that has curated gift bags for the Grammy Awards for the last 25 years highlights small business products for big media results.
By: Lauren Kubiak

How to Get Ahead in the Off-Season
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked America’s Top Small Business honoree Aquila’s Nest Vineyards how small businesses can succeed during the off-season.
By: Anna Baluch

Employee Training Tips to Build Employee Skills and Morale
In this edition of “Ask the Board” we asked America’s Top Small Business honoree Oceanside Cleaners their best advice for training small business employees.
By: Anna Baluch

Small Business Update With Neil Bradley—January 2024
Experts share tips for small businesses facing a labor shortage and discuss new tax regulations in a growing yet uncertain economy.
By: CO Staff

Full-Time Employees Vs. Independent Contractors: What’s the Difference?
Many small businesses engage independent contractors to provide services to their companies. Determining whether an employee can be classified as an independent contractor can be confusing.
By: Jeanette Mulvey

Pros and Cons of Buy Now, Pay Later for Small Businesses
Buy now, pay later is a popular payment option among consumers, but does it benefit businesses, too?
By: Emily Heaslip

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