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Local businesses see early holiday shopping buzz as they prepare for projected record spending

The holiday season is here, and Americans are expected to spend more this year than ever before, but many consumers say they're tightening their wallets as rising ... Read More

Small businesses prepare for a high stakes holiday season

(WJAR) — This holiday shopping season can make or break a business – especially a small one. According to a new survey from Constant Contact, 60% of small businesses say holiday sales typically ... Read More

How to Prepare Your Business for Holiday Slowdowns and Surges

On the other hand, if you experience a holiday spike, focus on maintaining consistency and clarity. Automate and prep as much as possible by scheduling your posts, pre-drafting your email campaigns ... Read More

Claim Your Share of $960 Billion — 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Win the Holiday Season

This article breaks down five simple ways small businesses can win the holiday season by leaning into what they do best: personal connection, creativity, and smart planning — not just big discounts. Read More

How Small Businesses Can Take Advantage Of The Holiday Shopping Season

Burbank, CA - November 14: An employee stocks toy department shelves as shoppers peruse merchandise at the Walmart Supercenter on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 in Burbank, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los ... Read More

How Long Island’s small businesses are betting on the holidays

As we approach the holiday season, small businesses are gearing up for what is often their busiest and most lucrative time of year. ERIC ALEXANDER: ‘This year for Small Business Saturday, over 40 ... Read More

Wisconsin expert discusses supporting small businesses during the holiday season

Our Leigh Mills sat down with Bon Wikenheiser, the Executive Director at the Office of Business and Entrepreneurship with the Universities of Wisconsin to discuss Small Business Saturday and how you ... Read More

New consumer holiday shopping trends reveal how small businesses can plan for the season

(BPT) - For small business owners, the holidays are crucial to their success. This year is no different, as small businesses expect holiday shopping to contribute nearly half (47%) of their total ... Read More

Bigger isn’t better: Why some holiday shoppers prefer to buy gifts at small businesses

Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found that on average, those surveyed purchase 44% of holiday ... Read More

Prepare for Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday® occurs on the Saturday following American Thanksgiving. Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for holiday shoppers to ... Read More

Small Businesses Sound Alarm Ahead of Holiday Season

With the holiday season fast approaching, a pivotal period for retailers of all kinds, small businesses are bracing as inflation and policy changes threaten to erode their bottom lines. In its latest ... Read More