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  • Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022. Small Business, Big Heart
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    Holiday 2022 Marketing: Small Business Saturday November 26

    November 15, 2022November 8, 2022

    We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. The big one: Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is November 26, 2022, in the US. In the UK,…

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    Keep Doing Things That Worked

    December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

    Small Business Saturday has come and gone. What worked? What did you do? And what do you wish you would have done? Now is the time to answer those questions. Yes, I know that for many of you it is also the holiday shopping season and you have just run the gauntlet of getting the…

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    Get Ready to Shop Small

    November 22, 2017November 15, 2017

    What event will we celebrate on Nov. 25th? Pat yourself on the back if you said “Small Business Saturday.” No, there isn’t any cake (well, there could be) and no one is getting any presents (at least not on that day, although we hope lots of them are purchased from your local businesses that day)….

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    Shop Local, Shop Small: Be the Leader

    November 19, 2015November 16, 2015

    Nov. 28 is Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday began in 2010. It was created to encourage people to do some of their holiday shopping at local, small businesses. Every year, the event has grown. You will see and hear advertising for it. Social media will be full of posts and tweets encouraging people to…

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    Now’s the Time to Shop Small

    November 20, 2014November 19, 2014

    Since 2010, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been designated “Small Business Saturday.” It is a day to recognize small businesses and what they bring to a local community.  You probably know the direct impact of the small businesses in your community. They provide needed goods and services. Everyone needs to be reminded of their contributions…

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