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This holiday season is going to be very important to the survival of small businesses across the country and they need our support. While the convenience of big box stores and online retailers certainly has its allure, small businesses often offer the same products, at competitive prices, with an added personal touch. Additionally, many small businesses have made their products available online, making it that much easier to support them.

The auto repair industry has been impacted greatly by sweeping shut downs and the move to work at home models. Travel has been reduced significantly over the past six months, and fewer miles equal fewer repairs. There is hope on the horizon as things begin to open back up. Here we take a look at five trends currently impacting the auto repair industry.

While a traditional potluck or company outing may not be the best way to celebrate the holidays with your employees this year, there are still a variety of ways to show them your appreciation. In what has been a very tough year for many, even the smallest of gifts can help to develop loyalty. Here we take a look at five ways to show employee appreciation during the 2020 holiday season.

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday tend to steal the spotlight during the holiday season, but the reality is that Cyber Monday represents the biggest opportunity for stores to capitalize. “In 2018, digital spending on Cyber Monday surpassed Black Friday by $1.2 billion, making Cyber Monday the biggest shopping day of the year.” This is something that is all but guaranteed to ring true in 2020. Digital sales have skyrocketed over the last six months and this holiday season is likely to set records for digital sales. Getting in on the action requires preparation.

It seems like the world is moving faster than ever these days, and staying ahead is a business all in its own. But not everyone can always think about how they can keep and stay ahead. When running your small business, there may be things that come up that will make you have to shift focus. Here are a few tips that will help you on a daily basis, keep ahead of the competition, and make it look easy.