Shop Small on Saturday, Nov. 24
Celebrate your shop small pride & attract customers on Saturday, Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving weekend)!
What is it?
Shop Small® is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses and to promote thriving and vibrant communities. Small Business Saturday® is dedicated to supporting small business by encouraging consumers to buy within their own communities on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
How can I participate?
Leading up to Nov. 24, promote Shop Small:
Hang Shop Small signs* in store windows
Give customers Shop Small bags*
Create window displays with business merchandise, holiday lights, signs, etc.
Promote the event on your website and social media using these hashtags:
#ShopSmallWC
#DineSmallWC
#ShopSmall
#SmallBusinessSaturday
#SmallBizSat
#WoodfordsCorner
On Nov 24, the day of the Small Business Saturday event:
Offer a discount/coupon/incentive for customers who re-post about your event on social media
Host a class or presentation that celebrates your business and its origins
Host a cookie decorating contest, ornament making craft or other fun, interactive project
Hold a raffle for anyone who leaves their business card
Offer a small discount for signing up for your blog, newsletter, or providing contact information
Place an A-Frame chalkboard sign with promo message in front of store
Ideas for restaurants
Offer a special menu item/meal for the day
Promote gift certificates
Offer food samples on sidewalk in front of your restaurant
Ideas for markets
Promote your prepared food on sidewalk in front of your market
Offer a sample of a warm beverage for customers to enjoy while they shop.
Share recipes featuring products you sell
Offer food samples next to display of the ingredients you sell
Ideas for retail shops
Buy One, Get One (BOGO) deals
Free gift with purchase
Offer free gift wrap
Coupon with purchase
Ideas for service businesses
Discount for appointments made by December 31, 2018
Bundle services into packages
Open house with free treat (snacks, drinks, baked goods, product samples) either on store sidewalk or inside
Offer mini sessions (e.g. chair massage if you are a massage therapist) either in your business or by collaborating with another business that may be located in higher customer traffic area of Woodfords Corner
*For more information or to get more Shop Small® materials, contact Friends of Woodford Corner at info@woodfordscorner.org or visit www.AmericanExpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/.