Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Small Business Saturday Tampa Style

Corporations only make up around 20% of American businesses. The other 80% are comprised of small, locally owned businesses. In cities like Tampa, it is hard to see those small businesses sometimes. But look closely reader, nestled between CVS and Publix is a mom-and-pop coffee shop that produces the most delicious muffins at a lower cost than Dunkin Donuts. Sometimes, these local businesses get are grossly under-rated. 

This Saturday, November 24 join the United States Bureau of Small Businesses and shop small. Black Friday can be a huge hassle, and shopping online isn't for everyone. American Express began the post-holiday-holiday in 2010 to help breathe some life back into local companies. 

I have to say, I am sad to announce that there are no guaranteed savings for Small Business Saturday. But but buttttt, thanks to my boyfriend Google, I've found a couple deals in the Tampa area! Support local business!

  • Includes:
    • You Say When
    • Ricky's Tees
    • The Library CoffeeHouse
    • Quiznos
  • Includes:
    • Free Legal Aid with Brick Law Firm
    • Avon
  • Includes:
    • Orange Home Accessories
    • Julie's Consignment Boutique
    • Tres Amigos Catina


More to come, maybe. Keep an eye out, and let me know if you hear about anything for Small Business Saturday that I haven't mentioned!

9 comments:

  1. I haven't heard of this small business saturday but I do go to a farmers market in st. petersburg on Saturdays. You should check it out and a lot of the vendors and farmers selling thier items are local. I love it and believe in supporting local businesses very much so, very good posting.

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    1. I love farmer's markets! I haven't found one yet that I love as much as the one I went to back home. I'll definitely have to check out the on in St. Pete, see if it can compete.

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  2. I've never heard of this small business Saturday either. I really like the idea of it though. Your right that online shopping isn't for everyone and it's really nice to see some small businesses get some recognition. Great post!

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    1. Thank you! I know I did a little shopping that day, and it was nice to know that hard working entrepreneurs were receiving the money.

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  3. I was not able to make it out at all Black Friday weekend but I sure wish I did because I would have loved to snag some awesome deals. I kept seeing a few of my friends post about the small business saturday this past weekend and I wish I would have checked it out.

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    1. It's ok! There's always next year. And you know what, you can support local businesses any day of the year!

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  4. I would have loved to see some deals for Cyber Monday! Considering I was working all Black Friday and Saturday, I couldn't go out and do all of my holiday shopping like I had wanted to. So sad, I know. I was going to do a bunch of online shopping like the rest of the masses but I couldnt find that perfect deal I was looking for ya know? Good post though! Wish I could have participated in all the great shopping deals this weekend. :[

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  5. Pretty much when I did my shopping. This year we both agreed to shop local and keep our money here. A couple of my friends as well swore off Wal-Mart and big chain stores. Generally we don't go ape-shit on Christmas, mostly because we use the time to go out of town and take trips. Two years our tree was a poster I brought in our luggage to St. Thomas. Anyway, great post!

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  6. Great informative post as always... never heard of the small business saturdays either. I like to keep things local, its how I live in a small town back at home. Thanks for telling me about their deals!

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