The second annual Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. This Saturday a national effort is aimed at reminding holiday shoppers that small, independently owned businesses are vital to communities. Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to spend some of their holiday dollars with independent main street businesses, which support the community by providing jobs, keeping money in the local economy and through civic involvement. On November 26, American Express is asking millions of people to Shop Small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge. Here are five benefits to shopping on Small Business Saturday.
Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — shop Small Business Saturday where you have the opportunity to support our local businesses and get a $25 credit on registered American Express cards. (To be eligible for the statement credit offer, register your American Express Card right here asap. You may only register one card for this offer. Then all you need to do is spend $25 or more at participating small business merchants today to receive the $25 statement credit. Eligible merchants include any independently owned small businesses that accept the American Express Card.)
Head to Hillcrest on Small Business Saturday — A day to come together in support of the small businesses we love. The shops and restaurants that employ our neighbors and reinvest our money close to home. The businesses that are the heartbeat of our communities and local economies….and Hillcrest has every kind of business from apparel and art supplies to burgers or books. Show your appreciation to our Hillcrest shopkeepers by spending your holiday dollars right here in your own backyard. According to a recent national survey, 93% of consumers believe small businesses contribute positively to their local community through jobs and taxes. Shop Hillcrest’s small businesses on Saturday.
American Express created Small Business Saturday last year in response to struggling small business owners’ effort to create more demand for their products and services. A total of 1.5 million Facebook users, 130 public and private organizations, and 41 elected officials declared their support for Small Business Saturday last year.
