SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Small Business Saturday reminds us of the prime shopping opportunities right in our own communities. Not only do the small businesses where we work, live, and play offer numerous gift-giving possibilities, they are hands-on and ready to complete your shopping list with quality, thoughtful gifts.
Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Shop Small movement energizes small business owners to prepare for customers in every way possible. That includes the traditional brick-and-mortar customer and the online shopper. The single-day event continues to grow each year. That means business owners are ready for you to shop their stores!
Small businesses feed our communities. They keep our main streets thriving and employ nearly half of the American workforce. Supporting small businesses means you're supporting your local economy, local business, tax base, schools, and infrastructure. Your holiday shopping will put food on the tables of people you know.
You will be doing your community some good, and you will also be finding quality gifts. Small businesses take pride in their work. They've worked hard for their dream, and it shows in their craftsmanship.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY HISTORY
American Express founded Small Business Saturday in 2010 to get more customers into small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Small Business FAQ
Q. What kinds of small businesses can I shop locally?
A. Small businesses come in every shape and form, and you might be surprised by the selections available. Nearly every community has a diverse collection of businesses though some are more common than others.
Small Businesses Near You
Food and Drink - gift certificates, swag, specialty gifts
Tattoo artist - gift certificates, t-shirts, hats, and local art
Pet care - grooming, training, supplies, books, toys,
Book stores - books, book bags, bookmarks, games, comic books, art
Photographers - portraits, frames, classes, art
Butcher - meat packages, gift certificates, smoked meats,
Fitness centers - gift certificates, spa packages, training sessions, swag
Music stores - music, instruments, gear, classes, art
Hobby store - kits, crafts, tools, projects, supply, art, decor
Sporting goods - equipment, clothing, games, caps
Floral shops - gifts, gift cards, candy, gift baskets
Clothing stores - wearables, jewelry, shoes, hats
Technology centers - unique gifts, services, classes
Salons - gift certificates, spa treatments, manicure, pedicure
Q. Is it too late to request a custom piece for the holiday season?
A. If you want to give a custom gift, it's important to contact the craftsperson as soon as possible. Many businesses that create custom gifts start booking orders well before Halloween. They often know how many orders they can fill in a set time frame.
Q. What kinds of gifts are custom made?
A. Custom gifts come in a variety of forms, and they are often offered by small businesses. Craftspeople often customize gifts with names, colors, or styles. They design large pieces to fit the decor, personal needs, or preferences. If you have an idea for a custom piece, contact someone local to work out the details.
We are so grateful to have found The Gutter and to be part of a place where we can meet wonderful people and feel a real sense of community. We truly have so much to be thankful for, and today we love to celebrate that together.
Please share your Thanksgiving moments with us—what you’re thankful for, what made you smile, or the simple joys that made today special.
As for me, I’m thankful that my family is healthy and happy, that the kids have their homes and their jobs, and that I can pause during the day to notice something in nature I don’t see every day…..flock of starlings murmuring around our refinery.
Those little moments mean everything.
Happy Thanksgiving from my heart to yours.
Congratulations to @APalm, @Pam_Antosiak, @RockNRollHS. Your questions were chosen for tonight’s.Ask Greg and the Panelists.
@APalm Who's a celebrity that is universally considered attractive, but they just don't do it for you?
@Pam_Antosiak At your current level of professional success, do you still have a five year plan? And if you do, where do you want to be in five years?
@RockNRollHS What is it that annoys you the most these days?
Watching the Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution and he nailed it!...the episodes are two hours long but if you break it up it's well worth it...lots to soak in and no doubt we have a lot to be thankful for -- we are by far living on the best place on the planet!
