Nov 24, 2012

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News28 new results for Small Business
 
After Black Friday, local merchants host Small Business Saturday
Los Angeles Times
The independent bookstore redecorated and added more merchandise for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, said Betty Balcomb, a bookshop worker and mother of part-owner Sarah. The store was open for Black Friday, but Balcomb didn't make a ...
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President Obama promotes 'Small Business Saturday' by going Christmas ...
New York Daily News
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama, in a bid to show support for small businesses, took his daughters on an early Christmas shopping trip on Saturday as the U.S. retail sector swings into high gear this holiday season. Promoting "Small Business ...
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New York Daily News
Today's Small Business Saturday offers a boon for local stores
Boston.com
But shoppers in and around Boston are supporting small businesses today, spurred in part by Small Business Saturday, a promotion aimed at driving customer traffic to local brick-and-mortar shops between Black Friday and its cousin, Cyber Monday.
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New Small Business Saturday tradition helps local economy
Battle Creek Enquirer
Mary Sanford, right, and her daughter, Emily Sanford, say it's very important to support local businesses. That's why they came out on Small Business Saturday to do some Christmas shopping in downtown Battle Creek. / Melissa D. Bird/For the Enquirer ...
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Small Business Saturday a day for 'shopping small'
Minneapolis Star Tribune
That's exactly what the third annual Small Business Saturday aims to do, wedged between the frazzled Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in hopes of enticing consumers to dine, drink and shop local during the holiday season. And this year, it drew more ...
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Small Business Saturday highlights local, stress-free holiday shopping
The Missoulian
That's the whole idea behind Small Business Saturday, which touts the advantage of supporting local businesses during the holidays, rather than braving the box store Black Friday extravaganzas. Jean Hagyard was recovering from the latter as she browsed ...
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Small businesses look for Black Friday leftovers
MetroWest Daily News
The Franklin resident didn't realize it was Small Business Saturday, a relatively new addition to the holiday shopping calendar, but he was glad to do his part to support the movement to buy from small, local retailers. "I love farmers markets, just ...
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Bloomberg celebrates Small Business Saturday with announcement
NBCNews.com
"They really are the job creators for New York City," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said of small businesses, which employ half of all New Yorkers. Bloomberg announced that over $40 million has been raised to match government loans for small businesses, and ...
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NBCNews.com
Small Business Saturday draws shoppers to Inland Empire stores
San Bernardino Sun
Three years ago, the credit card and charge company American Express wanted to help these businesses thrive in the tough economy by starting "Small Business Saturday" during the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Last year, more than 100 million ...
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Small businesses see boost in business over holiday weekend
SouthCoastToday.com
Top Photo. 11-24-12 small businsee saturday 1 Mattapoisett- Shoppers look over the items for sale at " Panache" in Mattapoisett during small business saturday. photo by David W. Oliveira/Standard-Times specialDavid W.Oliveira. of 3 clicks used this ...
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Small businesses thrive on Saturday
WCNC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After Thanksgiving turkey and Black Friday deals, shoppers had one more option to fill their holiday shopping list – by buying from their friends and neighbors on Small Business Saturday. The third annual event shined a spotlight on ...
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Small Business Saturday a downtown success
Chambersburg Public Opinion
Getting ready for holidays: CenturyLink employee volunteers help local business owners put up holiday lights in downtown Chambersburg earlier this month. Black Friday and Small Business Saturday were successful beginnings to the holiday shopping ...
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Small Business Saturday a success according to SouthEnd shop owners
WBTV
The movement to "shop small" is in its third year. American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help small businesses get more exposure during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. According to their website, more than 100 million ...
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Small Business Saturday highlights local shops
Great Falls Tribune
Jalyn Arnold, age 7, talks with Santa at the 5th Street Diner on Central Avenue, Saturday morning. Central Avenue was busy with shoppers Saturday morning as the Small Business Saturday campaign continued for a second year, encouraging shoppers to ...
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Small Business Saturday 2012 sales about the same as last year
WLOX
Just as Black Friday winds down, Small Business Saturday Kicks into high gear. Some business owners said sales are about in line with what they were last year. People made their way from shop to shop in Downtown Ocean Springs to take advantage of ...
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Obama adviser hits South Side shops
Chicago Tribune
Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama who grew up in Chicago, visited two South Side stores Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide effort to support small businesses during the holiday shopping season. Jarrett stopped by ...
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Chicago Tribune
Small Business Saturday Gains Momentum in Third Year
KAKE
The past few years have been the worst of times for small business owners such as Nancy Robinson of east Wichita's Best of Times Cards and Gifts. "It's been terribly hard," Robinson said. "So many of my fellow retailers and smaller businesses have gone ...
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Small Business Saturday draws shoppers to independent retailers across ...
Syracuse.com
Enlarge John Berry, The Post-Standard Angelique Mango, left, owner of Way Off the Beaten Path, helps customer Katie Bowen of Skaneateles while she was shopping in Armory Square during Small Business Saturday. Falling between Black Friday and ...
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Syracuse.com
Small Business Saturday gives Saratoga Springs shops a big boost
The Saratogian
American Express started the program to recognize and help small businesses, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Stores sign up free of charge, and consumers must register their AmEx card prior to shopping. After customers spend $25, they get a $25 ...
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Small Business Saturday encourages shopping local
WAOW
Many locally owned stores across central Wisconsin took part in Small Business Saturday. The nationwide campaign was started by American Express in 2010 to encourage holiday shoppers to buy at small retailers. "It draws awareness that we should ...
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Small Business Saturday seeks to jump out of Black Friday's shadow
Denver Post
Shoppers pack Polkadot on Friday, thanks to a "cash mob" organized by a local business group. "The malls and chain stores get a lot of promotion from Black Friday ads," said Beverly Burton, co-owner of the shop on Old South Pearl Street. Of the cash ...
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Small Business Saturday brings out customers from around the Triad
My Fox 8
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Several small businesses offered extra savings and deals for shoppers in the Piedmont Triad on Small Business Saturday. Owner of Mechelle's in downtown Greensboro, Mechelle Lindenberg, has offered discounts for ...
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My Fox 8
Small Business Saturday boosts sales
WTHI
"I think that's a really good idea to have the small business Saturday and get out and support the small businesses because I think that's what brings personality to your community, supports the people that go out of their way because it's a major ...
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Some Small Business Saturday - it's not over yet
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Beatrice Villarreal (left) signs up with sales associate Samantha Charles for a drawing to receive a free $25 American Express giftcard Saturday at Burkes Outlet in Corpus Christi. The Calallen-area store was one of the ...
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Benefits of "Small Business Saturday" for Islandwide shoppers
KHON2
Many customers say the benefits of buying local not only helps Hawaii's economy grow but you can find unique, personalized items not found anywhere else. It's the day after Black Friday and shoppers were out and about again. "So far its been really ...
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Small Business Saturday gathers in dowtown Las Vegas
KTNV Las Vegas
For the third year, small businesses got together in front of the El Cortez to show off their wares. There was quite a bit of variety. Everything from clothes, jewelry, comics and even sweet treats. Small businesses in Las Vegas count on Saturday to ...
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Small Business Saturday
WCAX
Phoenix Books co-owner Renee Reiner says the rush of shoppers isn't slowing down as Black Friday gave way to Small Business Saturday. She says the year's last chapter is the most important financially. "Come Friday folks are feeling excited they're ...
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Small Business Saturday provides a less stressful alternative
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Small Business Saturday was founded in 2010 by American Express as a way of supporting small businesses by giving them more exposure during what has become in recent years the biggest shopping weekend of the year. American Express says that last ...
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Blogs13 new results for Small Business
 
Shoppers shopping small on Small Business Saturday - WTOC-TV ...
By Sharisse Thompson
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - November 24 is Small Business Saturday, a day set aside to support locally-owned businesses during the busy holiday shopping season. Sara Portman is the owner of Canine Palace on.
WTOC - News
Don't Miss These Small Business Contests and Awards
By Laura Leites
The recession has claimed thousands of small businesses in recent years. Valpak wants to do its part in fueling local business growth with the Dough to Grow Award. The winner will receive $10,000 to help grow their business. Entrants do not ...
Small Business Trends
Cool Mom Picks - Small Business Saturday deals - some of our very ...
Shop small businesses this Saturday, and you'll find some big discounts! Find Small Business Saturday discount codes from some of our fave shops right here,
Cool Mom Picks
American Express Teams Up With Stores For Small Business Saturday
By Debbie Meron
Small business owners in Redlands and across America are hoping for a big turnout during Small Business Saturday.
CBS Los Angeles
Small Business Saturday is Here! - Deals We Like
By dealswelike
This is a quick reminder that Small Business Saturday is happening today, Saturday November 24th. I've written about this in extensive detail before, so I will let you read the previous posts to find the specifics, but a quick recap: Register your ...
Deals We Like
Shoppers flock to local stores on Small Business Saturday | finally ...
By By Carol McGraw
Sharon Patterson was perched on a bench in Sparrow Hawk cooking shop downtown. She had shopped until she finally dropped. "My back aches," she explained as she waited – and waited some more – for her daughter Pamela York, who ...
ExcitingAds! Colorado Springs
QC Businesses Benefit From Small Business Saturday | WQAD.com ...
By Angie Sharp
On Black Friday, it was Target, Toys 'R Us, and Best Buy. But the "best buys" on Small Business Saturday, which took place on November 24th, came from small, local stores and shops throughout the Quad Cities.
WQAD.com -- Quad Cities News...
Small Business Saturday: Show your support!
By Angela
Today is Small Business Saturday! As a small business owner myself, I would like to thank each of you for your continued support of our work on Frugal Living NW. Reading this site, sharing it with your friends and making.
Frugal Living NW
Local Businesses Bring the Wow Factor on Small Business Saturday ...
By Sarah Clark
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City's local businesses rolled out the red carpet for Small Business Saturday, the "holiday" created by American Express. But regular customers at theses shops always get the royal treatment by shopping small.
fox4kc.com – Kansas City news...
Blacksburg shops hope Small Business Saturday boosts sales ...
The nationally promoted event encourages shoppers to stay local.
WSLS 10 - News
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday - Royal Oak, MI Patch
By Leslie Ellis
Find out what special deals, hours and treats will be available as you stock up on holiday gifts and goodies for yourself in Royal Oak!
Royal Oak Patch
Frankenmuth thrives on small business Saturday : News ...
By Josh Marshall
Small business Saturday thrives in Frankenmuth. Business owners say it was a great success.
miNBC News - News
Sandy-Ravaged Shops Hope For Boost On Small Business Saturday
By Adam Harrington
Black Friday was the big day for major retailers, but Saturday is all about the mom and pop stores.
CBS New York

Web4 new results for Small Business
 
Small Business Saturday - CNBC
Sizing up Black Friday spending, and what to expect tomorrow on 'Small Business Saturday,' with Ed Gilligan, American Express.
www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=3000131232&play=1
Small Business Saturday brings customers, doesn't change financial ...
n the wake of Black Friday, which brought masses of shoppers to big-box retailers the day after Thanksgiving, smaller stores are preparing for a day of their own.
www.king5.com/.../Small-Business-Saturday-brings-customers...
Mason SBDC
For over a decade, the Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at George Mason University - Mason Enterprise Center has been assisting small ...
masonsbdc.org/?subject=Business+Plan
Small Business Saturday grows to support local biz - Phoenix ...
Black Friday may be the day for door-buster sales at Target and Best Buy, but the. ..
www.bizjournals.com/.../small-business-saturday-grows-to.htm...


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