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Small Business Saturday is a big deal and should be treated as such.  In order for small business owners to get a piece of that all-important “holiday pie”, detailed preparation and exciting promotions will be necessary.  We perused the web to find 10 expert tips to make your Small Business Saturday a rousing success.

Having the right mindset can make the difference between success and failure in small business.  Not only that, it can determine your level of success.  If your aim is to thrive rather than just survive, you’ll need to take the following tips to heart.

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you cannot depend on doing things exactly as you have in previous years. The world of marketing is changing rapidly and tactics you have used successfully may no longer work as effectively. Keeping on top of the latest trends and jumping on them early will help you maintain an edge over your competitors. Sometimes old things can come back in new and exciting ways. 2018 is bringing back something that many consumers and small business owners would agree has been missing-quality customer experiences.

Small businesses are the driving force behind the American economy and as such it is of vital importance that consumers make an effort to support them.  While the convenience of shopping at a large box store or the predictable quality of a chain restaurant can be appealing, making the decision to buy locally not only benefits your local economy, it can provide a myriad of other benefits to your community.  Additionally, the items you purchase are often unique and the customer service you receive tends to be far superior to that of large chains. 

“One in two small businesses fail within five years of opening, and research shows that burnout and exhaustion are contributing factors.” – Entrepreneur