Small Business Saturday

American Express Canada Stands by Local Businesses with Shop Small: A Major Campaign to Support Small Business Revival in Canada and Around the World

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Business, Economy, Articles, Small business, Business models, American Express, Wells Fargo, Small Business Saturday, JumpStart

This latest Shop Small campaign comes at a critical time as many businesses are fighting to overcome unprecedented challenges.

Key Points: 
  • This latest Shop Small campaign comes at a critical time as many businesses are fighting to overcome unprecedented challenges.
  • Shop Small is about standing by the small business owners who have given so much to our communities," says Lisa Kalhans, President and CEO of American Express Canada.
  • Globally, American Express is investing in Shop Small across six international markets to jumpstart spending at local businesses.
  • American Express has been running Shop Small and the popular Small Business Saturday program in the US for 10 years.

Thanksgiving Weekend Draws Nearly 190 Million Shoppers, Spending Up 16 Percent

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Home Goods, Cosmetics, Retail, Consumer electronics, Technology, Small business, Other Consumer, Professional services, Online Retail, Catalog, Department Stores, Specialty, Consumer, Internet, Fashion, Mobile, Wireless, Days of the week, Calendars, Christmas economics, Buzzword, Units of time, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday, NRF, Prosper Insights & Analytics

Even those who typically wait until the last minute to purchase gifts turned out in record numbers all weekend long.

Key Points: 
  • Even those who typically wait until the last minute to purchase gifts turned out in record numbers all weekend long.
  • The survey found that 124 million people shopped in stores while 142.2 million shopped on retailers websites; demonstrating todays seamless shopping world, 75.7 million did both.
  • Black Friday was the busiest day for in-store activity, with 84.2 million shoppers, followed by Small Business Saturday (59.9 million), Thanksgiving Day (37.8 million), Sunday (29.2 million) and Cyber Monday (21.8 million).
  • Saturday followed at 58.2 million, Thanksgiving Day at 49.7 million and Sunday at 43.1 million.

American Express’ 10th Annual Small Business Saturday® Hits a Record High with an Estimated $19.6 Billion in Reported Spending

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Small business, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Business, Economy, Articles, Small business, Payment systems, American Express, Wells Fargo, Small Business Saturday, National Federation of Independent Business, NFIB

Small Business Saturday was created 10 years ago by American Express in response to small business owners most pressing need: getting more customers.

Key Points: 
  • Small Business Saturday was created 10 years ago by American Express in response to small business owners most pressing need: getting more customers.
  • American Express is hoping to inspire Card Members to make the conscious decision to Shop Small year-round by recognizing their spending at small merchants.
  • The 2019 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey was conducted by Teneo on behalf of American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
  • The Shop Small movement was spurred by the widespread participation in Small Business Saturday, a day founded in 2010 by American Express.

SBA Celebrates Small Business Saturday in Communities across America

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Articles, Business, Calendars, Christmas economics, Buzzword, American Express, Small Business Saturday, Black Friday, Chris Pilkerton, Thanksgiving, Small Business Administration, Small business

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton is encouraging Americans to support local communities by shopping at small businesses on Saturday, November 30.Celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday allows consumers to make a tremendous impact in their neighborhoods by supporting local small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton is encouraging Americans to support local communities by shopping at small businesses on Saturday, November 30.Celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday allows consumers to make a tremendous impact in their neighborhoods by supporting local small businesses.
  • Last year, an estimated 104 million consumers nationwide "shopped small" on Small Business Saturday.
  • This year marks the tenth Small Business Saturday, an annual celebration of America's small business community.
  • About half of all-American workers are either employed by a small business or own a small business.

SmartBiz® Names SKATEYOGI, LLC 2019 SmallBiz of the Year to Celebrate Small Business Saturday

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Retail, Technology, Other Sports, Finance, Marketing, Small business, Banking, Communications, Other Consumer, Professional services, Sports, Other Retail, Software, Consumer, Internet, Business, Articles, Economy, Small business, Small Business Administration, Small Business Saturday

SmartBiz Loans, the leading online bank marketplace for SBA loans, is celebrating Small Business Saturday by awarding SKATEYOGI, LLC $1000 for being chosen as SmallBiz of the Year for 2019.

Key Points: 
  • SmartBiz Loans, the leading online bank marketplace for SBA loans, is celebrating Small Business Saturday by awarding SKATEYOGI, LLC $1000 for being chosen as SmallBiz of the Year for 2019.
  • As of 2019, there are 28.8 million small businesses in the United States and they have 56.8 million employees, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
  • Small Business Saturday is observed this year on Saturday, November 30th to encourage consumers to "Shop Small" and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses.
  • SmartBiz has created a Small Business Saturday Resource Guide with statistics about the benefits of Small Business Saturday, strategies for success, and free unique marketing materials.

Smith Land & Improvement Corporation to Host Brick & Mortar Extravaganza

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Construction, Building materials, Masonry, Economy, American Express, Small Business Saturday, Small business, Mortar

"Brick & Mortar Monday gives everyone the opportunity to still enjoy savings and fun on Monday that they might have missed otherwise."

Key Points: 
  • "Brick & Mortar Monday gives everyone the opportunity to still enjoy savings and fun on Monday that they might have missed otherwise."
  • "We look forward to Small Business Saturday all year long," says Lisa Bedway DeCavalcante, owner of Little Black Dress at Neighbors & Smith.
  • "We're so grateful for their continued support and generosity, and we look forward to celebrating the success of small business together at our Brick & Mortar Extravaganza."
  • When Smith Land & Improvement Corporation is the developer, business owners and community partners can expect a productive working relationship, high-caliber site selection, and easy access to business expansion.

American Express Shows Why Shopping Small Adds Up

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Friday, November 15, 2019
Small business, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Business, Articles, Economy, Cultural trends, Forecasting, Small Business Saturday, WGSN, Small business, American Express

For the 10th annual Small Business Saturday, American Express has developed an interactive experience and handbook to help small businesses prepare for the future of shopping small.

Key Points: 
  • For the 10th annual Small Business Saturday, American Express has developed an interactive experience and handbook to help small businesses prepare for the future of shopping small.
  • Interactive Experience: American Express is partnering with trend forecasting company, WGSN , to inform consumers and small business owners what the future of shopping small could look like over the next 10 years.
  • Guide: With insights garnered from WGSN, American Express is backing small businesses by creating a Future of Shopping Small Guide filled with actionable tips to help small business owners begin to future-proof their businesses.
  • The Shop Small movement was spurred by the widespread participation in Small Business Saturday, a day founded in 2010 by American Express.

Welcomemat Services Celebrates Fourth Annual Small Business Season; Uncovers America's Top 25 Best Neighborhoods for Small Businesses

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Monday, October 28, 2019
Business, Articles, Economy, Small business, American Express, Small Business Saturday

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year in a row, Welcomemat Services is excited to kick off Small Business Season starting on Monday, October 28.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year in a row, Welcomemat Services is excited to kick off Small Business Season starting on Monday, October 28.
  • The company providing local business owners with integrated and new mover marketing solutions is making sure local businesses get the support they deserve all season long.
  • Welcomemat is using the month leading up to Small Business Saturday to uncover America's Top 25 Best Neighborhoods for Small Businesses.
  • "Small Business Season is a chance for us to shine a light on local businesses and the communities that we live in," said Brian Mattingly, CEO of Welcomemat Services.

The Local Business 30-Day Challenge Kick-off is Tuesday, September 10, 2019, as a Lead-up to Small Business Saturday-Shop Small® 2019

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Business, Articles, Economy, Business models, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Small Business Saturday

HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --This year, local business owners are uniting to help make Small Business Saturday 2019, the most profitable ever by launching the Commit to Ten for Local 30-Day Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --This year, local business owners are uniting to help make Small Business Saturday 2019, the most profitable ever by launching the Commit to Ten for Local 30-Day Challenge.
  • United By Local, a 501c3 non-profit organization is spearheading the 30-Day Local Business Challenge.
  • Each local business owner commits to purchasing goods and services from 10 local businesses within 30 days while challenging 10 local business owners to also accept the 30-Day Local Business Challenge.
  • Wikipedia
    To learn more about the Local Business 30-Day Challenge or to pledge to accept the challenge, visit their website.

Mspark Joins the Corporate Supporter Program for the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday® to Help Support Small Businesses

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Business, Economy, Articles, Small business, Small Business Saturday, American Express

HELENA, Ala., Sept. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mspark today announced it has joined the Small Business Saturday Corporate Supporter Program and that it will, together with American Express, support this years Small Business Saturday celebration, which takes place on Nov 30.

Key Points: 
  • HELENA, Ala., Sept. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mspark today announced it has joined the Small Business Saturday Corporate Supporter Program and that it will, together with American Express, support this years Small Business Saturday celebration, which takes place on Nov 30.
  • Because of this unique relationship with the small business community, Mspark is well-positioned to help raise awareness for Small Business Saturday and equip our small business clients with related tools and resources to encourage shoppers to Shop Small on Saturday, November 30th.
  • Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the United States.
  • Small Business Saturday celebrates the diversity of small businesses across the U.S. and Mspark recognizes the importance of supporting small businesses, the jobs they help create, and the culture they foster in local communities.