Small Business Saturday is November 24 this year, and as it grows in popularity, your specials need to grow as well. Being open for the day is simply not enough anymore. As more and more people learn about Small Business Saturday and make an effort to shop local, you need to show them why it’s […]
The Pros and Cons of Opening on Thanksgiving
The great retail debate: Are you opening on Thanksgiving or not? Should small businesses participate in this rush to be the first to open or should that competition stay between the big box stores? There are pros and cons to opening on Thanksgiving and staying closed for the day, and it’s really up to you […]
Business Marketing Idea: “30 Days of Gratitude” Programs
It’s easy these days to get down on things that are happening in the world. People are looking and searching for activities to feel good about. Your business can help with that and in the midst improve your business marketing. This idea works well for two reasons: The holidays are normally associated with a time […]
2018 Holiday Business Gifting Guide
Believe it or not…the time has come to start planning your holiday business gifts! Already? Yep, already! But what about Halloween? And Thanksgiving? I thought we shouldn’t think about the holidays until after Thanksgiving? Nope. Not if you want to make sure you have plenty of time to choose the very best gifts, personalize them, […]