Small Business Saturday facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Small Business Saturday |
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| Observed by | United States |
| Celebrations | Shopping |
| Date | Saturday after U.S. Thanksgiving |
| 2024 date | November 30 |
| 2025 date | November 29 |
| 2026 date | November 28 |
| 2027 date | November 27 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Buy Nothing Day, Super Saturday (Panic Saturday), Cyber Monday, Green Monday, Giving Tuesday, and Economics of Christmas |
Small Business Saturday is a special day to support local shops. It happens in the United States on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This day encourages people to buy gifts and other things from smaller, local businesses.
It's one of the busiest shopping times of the year. Small Business Saturday always falls on the last Saturday in November. This means it can be any day between November 24 and November 30.
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What is Small Business Saturday?
Small Business Saturday is a day when people are encouraged to shop at small, local stores. It's different from Black Friday, which is known for big sales at large stores. It's also different from Cyber Monday, which focuses on online shopping.
This special day helps small businesses get more customers. It reminds everyone to support the shops in their own towns and neighborhoods.
Why is it important?
Shopping at small businesses helps your community in many ways. When you buy from a local shop, more of that money stays in your town. This helps create jobs and supports local families.
Small businesses often offer unique items you can't find in big chain stores. They also provide a personal touch and great customer service.
How it Started
Small Business Saturday first began in the United States. It was observed on November 27, 2010. The idea came from American Express, a company that handles payments.
They wanted to help small businesses during the busy holiday season. American Express worked with other groups to start this day. They also helped promote it across the country.
Spreading the Word
In 2010, American Express used many ways to tell people about Small Business Saturday. They used radio and TV ads. They also used social media like Facebook and Twitter.
Many local leaders and business groups supported the idea. They encouraged people in their towns to shop small. This helped the day become very popular quickly.
Small Business Saturday Around the World
The idea of Small Business Saturday has spread beyond the United States. For example, Small Business Saturday UK started in the United Kingdom in 2013. It was inspired by the success of the event in America.
This shows how important it is to support small businesses everywhere. Many countries now have similar days to encourage local shopping.
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The official logo for Small Business Saturday.
