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While most of your preparations should be done by this point, there is still time to make a few last-minute adjustments to give yourself the best chance for success during this year's Small Business Saturday event.

This Veteran’s Day, we celebrate the men and women that have served in the United States Armed forces. As a small business, knowing how to thank veterans on this holiday and year-round can be challenging. Here are a few ways to thank the Veterans in your community this Veteran’s Day.

Thanksgiving is a busy time for restaurants, so planning is important in order to maximize your revenue. Make sure you have enough staff on hand to handle the increased business and that your kitchen is prepared for the holiday rush. Here are five tips to help you increase your restaurant revenue this Thanksgiving.

TikTok is a popular social media platform that allows users to create, watch, and share 15-second videos shot on mobile devices or webcams. With music and sound effects added, great TikTok videos are fun, entertaining, quirky, and, most importantly, addictive. As a business owner, you're probably saying, "Well, TikTok is good for teens but not for my customers." And that is understandable, but what you're missing is TikTok's high levels of engagement.

1.  What effect will inflation have on holiday shopping

According to the National Retail Federation's latest study, higher prices and inflation are top of mind for holiday shoppers. However, many consumers plan to prioritize holiday gifts and celebrations, even if it means cutting back in other areas or shopping early. The NRF's survey found that 44% of holiday shoppers say it's better to purchase gifts and other seasonal items now because they believe inflation will continue to impact prices later in the year.