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In 2013, consumers spent an estimated $5.7 billion on Small Business Saturday. Nearly 1,500 small businesses across the country hosted events to take the celebration a step further. It was the biggest Small Business Saturday yet – but now you can help make this year’s big day even bigger.
If you haven’t participated in years past or you’re hoping to make a bigger impact this year, now is the perfect time to read up on Small Business Saturday.
Buying local has become a way of life for many consumers. It’s a growing trend that has only just begun to permeate communities across the country, yet it has already delivered big success for local businesses. If you haven’t already been convinced, here’s a look at why you should be more vocal about buying local.
The surge in buy local interest suggests that consumers have learned what it means to buy local and appreciate the benefits. Surely, these consumers are being reached by local businesses in a much larger way.
American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor reports that the majority of small business owners purchase and source products from other small businesses.
November 24th is the third annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. We are proud to be partnering with American Express once again to help make this event the biggest day of the year for small businesses. This year, over 100 million people will “shop small” on Small Business Saturday.
The Simpsons is a show that has been a part of television for over 20 years. It has even claimed the title of being the longest running scripted show in the history of television. It has gone from “Eat my shorts” to covering every type of controversial issue engrained within American culture. And while people around the country (and beyond) enjoy watching it, there are actually things that entrepreneurs can learn from the successful long-running series.
Don’t be afraid to spend money on your business; just be sure you’re spending on stuff that will help your business grow.
For those of you who haven’t heard, Google has introduced another new social network, called Google+.
