Get Ready to Shop Small this Saturday, Nov 30.

From the corner stores that create jobs. The hardware stores that help build our economy.  And the mom and pop shops whose very presence makes a neighborhood, your neighborhood, we all have a favorite small business.

Your Better Business Bureau is proud to support Small Business Saturday®, the day dedicated to celebrating these beloved businesses.

The Shop Small Movement inspires people to shop with and support the small businesses that are the heartbeat of their neighborhoods.  Small Business Saturday has inspired a yearlong movement that’s been embraced by millions of individuals, businesses, and communities nationwide.

Let’s make this the biggest Small Business Saturday yet.  Here’s what you can do to take part.

Consumers:

• GO OUT AND SHOP: Support the local businesses you love this Saturday, Nov 30th
• SHARE YOUR SUPPORT: Post about Small Business Saturday on social networks to get friends and family involved.
• JOIN IN: Visit ShopSmall.com to get more ideas on what you can do for the big day.

We all have favorite local businesses – support yours on Small Business Saturday, Nov 30th.

Businesses:

• SPREAD THE WORD: Download marketing materials that can help you attract new customers on the day.
• PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS: Apply free personalized online ads at ShopSmall.com.  Eligibility restrictions apply; see Terms of Participation for full details.
• GET INSPIRED: Visit ShopSmall.com to see what other have done in past years to make the day a success.

This is a day no small business would want to miss.  Make sure you’re a part of Small Business Saturday.

Thank you for your support.  Together, we can make Small Business Saturday a huge day for our local businesses.

Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida:

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