21 #SmallBiz Ideas to Promote Your Business on Small Business Saturday
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I was going to write my own list of ideas: then I found this article by Rose Leadem • Entrepreneur Staff https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/285606#
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First, some basics
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Get web ready
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Utilize free resources
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Extend your hours
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Prioritize customer service
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Let\'s make some deals -- and promotions
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Plan incentives
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Don’t compete with the Big Boxes
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Get connected
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Join forces
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Invite a local celeb or official
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Join online groups associated with the holiday
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Celebrate other small businesses
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Support local charities
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Don’t be left out
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Amplify your message
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Utilize social media -- and hashtags
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Update your advertising
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Reward check-ins
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Promote small business selfies
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Make your website mobile-friendly
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Make it a can’t-miss destination event
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Hold a kickoff event
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Offer a scavenger hunt
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Become a holiday tradition
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Looking ahead
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Think beyond Saturday
