Saturday, November 24, 2012
Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Cobb County and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its third…
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Find out what’s in before you head out to take advantage of Black Friday savings.
Making sure to put just the right presents under the tree for kids can be a trick even for Santa. If you’re hoping to find out what’s hot before you head out to shop on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, we’ve put together a few suggestions. What toys are in demand in your house this season? Share your suggestions in the comments section. Retailers themselves are generally the best judges of what’s in. Here are what some of the biggest toy retailers in West Cobb and beyond are saying: This store agrees has come up with a handful of choices. They include: To see the full list of suggestions, visit Target online. This retailer has an extensive list of hot toys for the holidays. It’s also running an online contest where customers can …
Monday, November 21, 2011
If so, please let us know so we can let the community know.
By now, most everyone has heard about Small Business Saturday. But why not begin the celebration of shopping local on Black Friday? If you're the owner of a local retail business and have plans for the Friday after Thanksgiving, let us know either by emailing michael.stone@patch.com or posting in the comment box below. That goes for local restaurants, too. We'd like to put together a video of small business owners discussing their Black Friday plans, so if you'd be willing to participate in that, let us know by Wednesday morning. Also, restaurants can let us know if they're providing dining alternatives on Thanksgiving. Above everything else, I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving and stressless, safe shopping weekend.
Michael Stone
1:44 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2011
Those are some great deals, Susan! Thank you for letting everyone know. more ›