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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 Strategize in the B2B Marketplace in 2024
The best strategies for B2B success this year involve focusing on your use of developing technologies and keeping your online presence up-to-date.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

B2B Collection Best Practices to Improve Cash Flow
Proper B2B collection strategies can enhance customer relationships and cash flow. Follow these strategies to effectively recover overdue payments.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

B2B Payment Guide: Definition, Benefits, and Challenges
As the B2B payment market evolves, companies that serve other businesses should understand various B2B payment options and how to accept them.
By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

3 Simple Ways to Build Employee Loyalty
Employee loyalty is about more than providing good benefits and higher pay — here are three ways to improve employee loyalty.
By: Jamie Johnson

How to Build Customer Loyalty: 5 Tips for Small Businesses
Explore effective strategies for building business-to-business customer loyalty that are focused on creating lasting relationships and driving substantial revenue increases.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

Simple Steps to Handle a Late-Paying B2B Client
Learn about the causes of late B2B customer payments, and discover steps to manage and prevent future nonpayment issues at your business.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

Financial Planning Strategies to Reach your Money Goals
Financial planning often involves looking for funding to help take your business performance to the next level. Here are some strategies to explore.
By: Emily Heaslip

Business Credit Scores: What You Should Know
Business credit scores impact not only your loan applications but also other key operating expenses.
By: Emily Heaslip

How to Fund Small Business Research
Discover funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, benefits, and considerations for research-oriented U.S. small businesses through SBIR and STTR programs.
By: Kaytlyn Smith

How to Handle Small Business Holiday Season Returns
Many small businesses have an influx of returns post-holiday season. Here’s how to handle them effectively while still delivering exceptional customer service.
By: CO Staff

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