While the irony that Small Business Saturday is presented by American Express (not exactly a mom-an-pop operation) isn’t lost on me, it’s a great idea and a much-needed alternative to the aptly named “Black Friday.” Of course, we should all be shopping small, local businesses as much as possible, not just one day a year, but hey—in this Walmart World, it’s a good place to start. Red or blue, everyone can agree that shopping local is good for the economy, good for building community, and good for America. So get out there and support small, local business with me this Saturday! Who knows? You might just like it. Bonus: you can eat the good leftovers while everyone else is at the mall on Friday.
Further reading:
Top Ten Reasons to Love U.S. Small Business
Small Business Drives U.S. Economy
American Express’s Small Business Saturday Official Website
What Are the Benefits of Businesses for the Local Economy?