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#SHOPSMALL This Saturday, Nov. 29th, Small Business Saturday

createsocially • November 27, 2014

Small Business Saturday is on November 29th! The follow up to big box retailers and national chain stores’ Black Friday thrust. Traditionally, Black Friday is considered the day when business owners go into “ the black, ” and finally begin to turn a profit thanks to the onset of holiday spending.

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Thanks to American Express , small business’ all across North America will enjoy a spike in business similar or better than their larger competitors see on Black Friday.

You probably won’t have branding on your mind this week, but rather turkey and stuffing as you prepare and partake of family time and friendship over the Thanksgiving holiday. Yeah, we get that. So to help us, and you out as well we’re doing our part to participate in Small Business Saturday, entrepreneur style. We’re sure that sometime in the next year, you or someone you know will be in need of something we offer – so we’re willing to hold our discount until whenever you need it! In the spirit of this Saturday, you’ll need to do your part to participate and get your discount.

Patronize any local business on Saturday, November 29th and tell us which business it was, and what you bought. You’ll then enjoy 25% off ANY project with us for the next twelve months* when you do so. Offer is good for print, web, and graphic design for you or someone you know!

The shop small map shows where to shop small on nov 29

Not sure who is participating in your city? Click the SHOP SMALL map to see what’s going on in your location. Each blue marker indicates a participant, and you can drill down based on the industry you’re looking to shop from.

Enjoy a fun-filled Small Business Saturday! Happy shopping!

*Expires Saturday, Nov 28 2015, limit one per person.

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