rockpzazz Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Last year (I'm not sure where it originated from, I assume American Express) was the first Small Business Saturday. It is a day that asks consumers to shop at small local retailers as a way to help them and to say thank you. November 26th, the day after Black Friday has been chosen as this year's date. Here is a story with more information. http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Savvy_Store_Solutions/42371-Shop_Small_Is_Big.php I'm going to write about it in an upcoming blog on my site, but I was wondering if anyone participated in it last year, or if anyone will this year. I like the idea, and I think I did last year, and if I can, I will again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I do remember hearing about it but I don't haven't had an american express card in years, I refuse to pay a fee to have a credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping4my3son Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I do remember hearing about it but I don't haven't had an american express card in years, I refuse to pay a fee to have a credit card.Not all American Express cards have fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymacfla Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 As I recall, the small Mom and Pop stores were worse than convenience stores, but some did well for their communities that needed a helping hand. Those were a rare breed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iliveforblckfri Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I went to a local business last year on Saturday and found that they had done their specials on Friday. Pay attention to the stores ahead of time just like you would any other store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenseye Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 We, at http://www.waltshobby.com participated in Small Business Saturday last year. To be honest, Black Friday was a better day than Small Business Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFees Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Small Business Saturday, details here, http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/ Question is, who among us shall be participating in this event? I mean can American Express genuinely think that the average, cash strapped in this tight economy, American, can afford to forgo the savings that the big box stores offer in favor of paying the premiums that come with small businesses, even though shopping at small business is suppose to help everyone. if I'm being honest, most of my shopping is done on Black Friday, and not the day after, and if I do shop the day after, I don't know how much of it actually is through small businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehlilone Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 No American Express in my family since most stores don't even accept it... I have Visas and 1 mastercard (my paypal debit) that's all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayray Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 AmEx offered at $25 credit on your statement if you signed up and then shopped at a registered small business. My vet participates, so I will be there Saturday to stock up on Heartworm meds that I also have a coupon for. Win-Win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridasun5 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Nice idea, however I'll be done Christmas shopping on Black Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeraen Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 There are lots of small specialty stores that offer unusual or custom items not always available at the big box store. While I might not necessarily shop at them on that paticular Saturday, I do like to look for some of my gifts there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amickeyfan Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 My daughter wants to look for an FSU charm for her boyfriend.. so I am going to take her to our local Pawn Shops that day.... not only will the local business profit, but my daughter will save.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshopper Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I did this last year and signed up for the $25 statement credit again this year. I'm planning to make my purchase at the same store again...my locally-owned beer store!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmckny Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I'm going to try to go, looking for something specific... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backstagemom Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 My daughter and I did this last year and are planning on doing this again. Many of the small businesses in our area near Detroit are now aware of it and full downtown small businesses are open and participating in that day. Love to help support the non-chain businesses. Found some great stuff last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy25 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I was one of the lucky ones who got a 25.00 AMEX gc from Fed Ex for this promotion. It came in a few weeks ago. Excited to use it Saturday. Anyone else get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stowasser Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I was one of the lucky ones who got a 25.00 AMEX gc from Fed Ex for this promotion. It came in a few weeks ago. Excited to use it Saturday. Anyone else get one?Got one of these, can it be used anywhere? or is there a list in my area. Looks like a prepaid card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy25 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 As far as I know it can be used anywhere that the AMEX can be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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