FREE GUIDE:How to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act Deadline on Jan. 1
by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Start

    Everything that you need to know to start your own business. From business ideas to researching the competition.

    Start
  • Run

    Practical and real-world advice on how to run your business — from managing employees to keeping the books

    Run
  • Grow

    Our best expert advice on how to grow your business — from attracting new customers to keeping existing customers happy and having the capital to do it.

    Grow
  • Good Company

    Entrepreneurs and industry leaders share their best advice on how to take your company to the next level.

    Good Company
Subscribe to our Newsletter Attend an Event About Us

Looking for your local chamber?

Chamber Finder

Interested in partnering with us?

Media Kit
CO- logo

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.

Featured

AI Prompts to Prepare for Small Business Saturday

These AI prompts offer SMBs a shortcut to crafting the right strategies for standing out on Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 30, 2024.

Strategy

5 Consumer Insights That Will Help You Connect With Customers On Small Business Saturday and During The Holiday Season

Research reveals shifts in consumer behavior that you can capitalize on to drive sales.

Small Business Saturday

Marketing

How Any Business Can Make the Most of Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday falls on November 30 this year. Here are tools small businesses can use to encourage their community to shop small this holiday season.

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 5 Big Business Strategies That Can Help You Win on Small Business Saturday
Marketing Digital Strategies Small Businesses Can Use to Boost Sales on Small Business Saturday and Beyond
Marketing The Benefits to Early Holiday Merchandising

Black Friday

Strategy

15 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 How Your Business Can Have a Successful Giving Tuesday

Holiday Sales Tips

Launch Pad

5 Marketing Insights to Spur Sales This Holiday Season

Countering ‘marketing fatigue,’ rewarding your most loyal shoppers first, and maximizing self-gifting opportunities will be among the many ways to customers’ wallets this season, experts 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.

Latest—

Small Business Index Results from Q3 2024
Results from the Q3 2024 Small Business Index reveal small business owners are very interested in the upcoming election and are optimistic about future growth.
By: Kaytlyn Smith

The Impact of Technology on Small Businesses
The third edition of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) report sheds light on the influence of technology on small businesses nationwide.
By: Kaytlyn Smith

How to Use Your Business to Make a Difference in Your Community
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked ​​Amylah Charles, NFTE graduate and Founder of CurlyCrownz Hair Care, to share her insights on how small business owners can incorporate giving back to the community into their business practices.
By: Anna Baluch

CO—100 Forum: One-on-One With Dominique Dawes
From Olympian to entrepreneur, Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes shares how she’s building a legacy with future gymnasts at the heart of her mission, in conversation with Michelle Russo, EVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

What a Business Owner Learned While Running a Business and Raising Her Daughter
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Teresa Johnson, CEO of Color Me Mine, to share the lessons she learned through owning several businesses while raising her daughter.
By: Anna Baluch

How Small Business Owners Can Leverage AI
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Brenda Christensen, Co-Founder and Principal at Stellar Public Relations, Inc., to share tips on how small business owners can take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI).
By: Anna Baluch

AI Shortcuts to Help SMBs Plan for Small Business Saturday
These AI prompts offer SMBs a shortcut to crafting the right strategies for standing out on Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 30, 2024.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

What Is Asset Amortization?
Amortization applies to your intangible assets and gives you a better idea of your business’s value.
By: Emily Heaslip

What Is an Annual Report, and How Do You File It?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and many states require businesses to file annual reports. Learn how to file one and which common mistakes you should avoid.
By: Jamie Johnson

Financial Calculations That Reveal Your Business's Health
Calculating key indicators related to solvency, profitability, and management helps you better assess your business's health.
By: Emily Heaslip

By continuing on our website, you agree to our use of cookies for statistical and personalisation purposes. Know More