5 Small Business Stories, Trends and Tips for Today

1. What is Cyber Monday and How Can it Benefit Your Small Business?

Cyber Monday, combined with Black Friday, is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. It’s is a critical event. Here’s some proof. Last year this part of the post-Thanksgiving sales frenzy accounted for $6.59 billion in sales. That set historic records with smartphone sales peaking at 1.59 billion. Read more at https://smallbiztrends.com/2018/11/what-is-cyber-monday-small-business.html

2. How to Make Black Friday a Big Deal for Your Small Business

Every big retailer gets an enormous amount of attention when releasing its holiday plans, seasonal hours, and anything else related to Black Friday (which in many cases starts on Thanksgiving). That's not something a small business owner can compete with, and you shouldn't try. Read more at http://bit.ly/2FlEBPN

3. Northeast Ohio small business sales pick up, but market is mixed

A startup isn't the only route to business ownership for would-be entrepreneurs. In fact, the market for buying and selling small businesses these days appears quite active nationally, though the local picture may be a bit more mixed, but still active. Read more at http://bit.ly/2FkFTuk

4. NFIB offers tips for ‘Small Business Saturday’ success

The National Federation of Independent Businesses says the Saturday after Thanksgiving is the day for shoppers to find unique gifts and support friends and neighbors. Officials say it's also a respite from shopping-mall madness a day earlier on Black Friday. Read more at http://bit.ly/2FoC07I

5. Confession of Judgement' Is Crucial for Small Business Growth

This month, roughly 500,000 Americans will start their own businesses. Sadly, many of these entrepreneurs won't succeed. About 20 percent of new companies fail in their first year. Only half survive five years. Read more at http://bit.ly/2FkFUhS