Save That Black Friday Shopping for Small Business Saturday

Today may be traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year, but don?t forget it?s Saturday when customers can do the most for small businesses and benefit the most from doing business with them. If you?re a small business owner, it?s important to make the most of your opportunities. Here are some links to help you do just that this Holiday season.

News & Trends

Hold up on those Black Friday plans! Small Business Saturday is just around the corner. The special day dedicated to helping out small business rounds out a long shopping weekend. Read more about what Small Business Saturday is and who it helps. The Times Herald

Occupy Wall Street to support small businesses? Protesters say that in addition to demonstrations against big retailers during the biggest shopping day of the year, some will also be encouraging customers to buy locally and from small businesses. But how?happy are small business owners about the idea? New York Daily News

Why It Matters

Small Business Saturday benefits local communities. If you want to learn more about how Small Business Saturday will benefit small businesses in your community and by extension the community itself, you may?want to have a look at this video clip where customers and small business people tell their stories.??Fox Providence

Don?t let controversy blur the focus. A controversy among some of the groups behind last year?s successful Small Business Saturday movement threatens to divide supporters of the day?s activities.?It?s important to stay focused on the benefits.?WSJ

Small Business Saturday

Make the most of your Holiday marketing. Large companies like Facebook, YouTube, FedEx and American Express are also lending a hand. They provide a number of helpful resources for small business owners participating in the event. Washington Post

Want to learn more about the big event? We thought you?d never ask! As one of the partners helping to promote the Small Business Saturday, Facebook has created a special page with more information and resources. We hope you?ll drop by and have a look. Facebook

Tips & Tactics

Last minute Holiday marketing tips. The big guys are ready! How about you? Some simple but critical strategy will improve your results with customers this Holiday. What ideas do you have in place to bring them in and encourage them to buy from you? We?ve got suggestions from the experts. Retail Solutions Online

This checklist could boost your bottom line. If you want to be sure you?ve done all you can or want to add that perfect final touch, here?s a checklist that cannot fail. These last minute tweaks will improve your readiness and help you maximize your results. Marketing Daily

More To Remember

And while you?re at it, don?t forget. Monday is an important shopping day too. Cyber Monday is for those trying to avoid the lines and, if your business has an Internet presence, this is an opportunity you must not miss. Fortunately, there are some simple tips to get your Website ready. Small Business Trends

Service over splash? Despite a special day set aside for them, the fact remains that small businesses remain in competition with larger businesses during the Holiday season as they do through the rest of the year. However, they also possess a secret weapon. Denverpost.com

Source: http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/11/save-that-black-friday-shopping-for-small-business-saturday.html

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