Two thirds of HR and Hiring Managers say they plan to offer holiday bonuses–and of the third who don’t, most plan to offer some other seasonal perks. No one wants to disappoint their employees, but when you’re a small business owner, it can be tricky to figure out an appropriate holiday offering that makes sense […]
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Tips for Making Shop Small Saturday a Success
Shop Small Saturday is coming up soon–November 28th, to be exact. Learn about the history here, and use these tips to make it a success for your business! Start Promoting Early SSS is fun, and it’s an event shoppers are more likely to feel good about than, say, all that Black Friday insanity. Get […]
TV That Teaches: Three Shows for Gleaning Small Business Savvy
Pitches and Marketing Perfector: Shark Tank Fans of Shark Tank fall into two categories: those who watch for the latest cool idea or gadget, and those who watch for the guilty pleasure of seeing pitches crash and burn. Both reasons can be super helpful for business owners. Seeing a neat app or product can offer […]
Shop Small Saturday: The Story of a Tradition
Shop Small Saturday is a holiday established to promote small businesses. First created by American Express in 2010, SSS is basically the more local-friendly counterweight to the infamous Black Friday (and more recent Cyber Monday). It occurs the weekend after Thanksgiving. Some other fun facts about SSS: Small Business Saturday v. SSS Small Business […]
Avoiding a Partisan Disaster in the Workplace This Election Season
If you’re a seasoned professional, you may be familiar with the tensions election season can cause in the workplace — especially for small teams. Even worse than dividing a staff, strong partisan sentiments can even spill out into interactions with clients, leaving them feeling uncomfortable and less likely to refer you to others. Here, some […]