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This holiday season will be challenging for many families as they struggle with high grocery store prices. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the holiday dinner, sides and all, is expected to cost 20% more this year. The average cost of a meal for ten will increase to $64.05 this year, as opposed to $53.31 last year and $46.90 in 2020.

If money is tight, making purchases from your favorite small businesses may not always be possible. You probably love to support your favorite companies and are a little bummed when you can't. Luckily, you can show your support for small businesses without spending a dime. Here are a few ways.

If you are in the restaurant business, you know that alcohol sales generate the largest profit margin and the biggest return on your investment. But liquor costs can also sink your business if you are not careful.

Loyal customers are the lifeblood of small businesses. Repeat business fuels the bottom line, so ensuring your customers are satisfied with every visit and purchase is vital to continued success. It’s important to realize that every customer experience needs to be treated with care. Information becoming so readily available online opens your business up for increased exposure as well as criticism. For a fledgling business, just one bad review could mean a significant drop in revenue. There are many aspects of great customer service, and it is necessary to train your staff to handle any situation. Here are some of the key ingredients of quality customer service.

When it comes to converting leads into customers, the key is trust. While customer interest is rooted in your marketing campaigns, trust differs entirely. If buyers don't trust your brand, they won't be interested in buying from your business.