How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida

Writer: Carolina Guzman
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Small Business Saturday
Crowds are flocking to small businesses to prepare for the holidays. (CREDIT: WINK News)

After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, BBB encourages consumers to check out the small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS).

This day celebrates small businesses and all they do for their communities. 

Created in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday—the day after Black Friday—is a time to stop in or shop online to support your local independent business retailers.

Shopping locally, whether in person or online, benefits your local economy and has a positive impact on your community at large.

You can often find unique and personalized gifts that have the personal touch of a local business.

BBB offers the following tips to “Shop Small” on Small Business Saturday: get involved, sign up for email alerts, research the shops nearest to you, connect with businesses on social media. invite your friends and family, don’t just shop small; eat small and look for the BBB Seal.

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