5 Small Business Stories, Trends and Tips for Today

1. What is Black Friday and How Does It Impact Your Small Business?

This year Black Friday falls on November 23. This is the day where retailers offer special deals and it happens after Thanksgiving.The payoff for small businesses is big sales. The phrase was first coined by the Philadelphia Police Department to describe this crazy shopping experience. Next year, Black Friday will fall on November 29th. Read more at https://smallbiztrends.com/2018/11/what-is-black-friday-small-business.html

2. A Spotlight on Small Business and Recruitment Challenges

To counteract small business challenges related to talent shortages and high turnover rates, consider offering these benefits. In the United States, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is Small Business Saturday, when shoppers are encouraged to support small businesses and appreciate all they do for local communities. Read more at http://bit.ly/2Fk4Ztf

3. Grayslake small business owners band together to promote downtown

For busy small-business owners, it can be hard to make time to help their peers, according to Amy McCully, the owner of Grayslake's Paris Hair Design.That's why McCully and Mellysa Kaniok of Closet Traders decided to act. They met in September to brainstorm with fellow business owner Janet Elliott of This Old Book, as well as Michelle Poe, the director of the Grayslake Heritage Center, and Grayslake Trustee Elizabeth Davies. Read more at http://bit.ly/2FntlCt

4. Want Tips On How To Start Your Own Small Business?

A small business workshop kicked off today, providing tips on how you can start up your own business in Douglas County. Regional Cooking Instructor Arlene Coco lead Monday’s class on restaurant start-ups. Read more at http://bit.ly/2Fk500h

5. Small businesses band together for Small Business Saturday

Many small and independent retailers who are holding Small Business Saturday shopping events Thanksgiving weekend are banding together with others, believing that there’s strength in numbers. Read more at http://bit.ly/2Fl5DXC