Better Business Bureau® Set my location Menu Latest News HomeLatest NewsBBB Tip: Small Business Saturday Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Print this page BBB Tip: Small Business Saturday By Better Business Bureau. November 2, 2021. (Getty images) After the big Black Friday sales, check out the small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS), a day to celebrate small businesses and all they do for their communities. Created in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday – the day after Black Friday – is a perfect time to stop in and support your local independent business retailers. Better Business Bureau is pleased to support Small Business Saturday and urges people to support small businesses in their communities. BBB offers the following tips to “Shop Small” on Small Business Saturday: Get involved. Many communities are hosting special events to celebrate and support the businesses that make your hometown unique. Find out what local events are happening in your area on the Small Business Saturday website, or visit your local chamber of commerce or merchants’ association. Sign-up for email alerts. Save a few dollars on your holiday budget by signing up for Small Business Saturday email specials offered by the merchants in your area. Keep in mind, you’ll probably get additional deals throughout the year, not just during the holidays. Research the shops nearest to you. Find out what past customers have to say by reading reviews online, such as those on BBB.org, and learn what shops are participating by going to ShopSmall.org. Connect with businesses on social media. Many small businesses will advertise their sales via social media. Use #ShopSmall to search for information and share activities. Invite your friends and family. Turn this shopping event into a “friends and family” extravaganza! Visit favorite local stores or explore a new one. Take time to get to know the business owners and local community officials, and get a head start on the holidays while enjoying time with loved ones. Don’t just shop small, eat small! Many people think that shopping at local retail stores is the only way to participate. However, small independently owned restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops would love to invite in new customers while they’re out and about. Share your experience.Take a selfie at your favorite small business. Share it on social media with the hashtags #BBB and #ShopSmall to tell the world you’re a big fan of small businesses. Leave a review on BBB.org. Remember, these shops are open all year as well! For more holiday tips, visit the BBB Holiday Tips page. Still Need Assistance? Contact Your Local BBB Your local Better Business Bureau can assist you with finding businesses and charities you can trust. Start With Trust®. General Inquiries: 0010-672 (307) Additional Resources File a Complaint Let BBB help you resolve problems with a business Report a Scam Research and report on scams and fraud using BBB Scam Tracker Become BBB Accredited Learn more about the value of BBB Accreditation Additional Topics News Releases Tips For Consumers Search for a Business Get a Quote Start a Review File a Complaint BBB Scam Tracker File an Auto Warranty Complaint BBB Ad Truth Sign up for Scam Alerts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) For Businesses Search Business Profiles Get Accredited BBB EU Privacy Shield Get Your Business Listed Partner Code of Conduct About BBB® Mission & Vision Directory of Local BBBs International Association of Better Business Bureaus BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust Careers BBB Wise Giving Alliance (Give.org) BBB National Programs Apply for BBB Accreditation Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyYour Ad ChoicesTrademarksHyperlinking Policy © 2021, International Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc., separately incorporated Better Business Bureau organizations in the US, Canada and Mexico and BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, Inc. All rights reserved. *In Canada, trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus, used under License. This website uses cookies to analyze traffic, assist with navigation, and improve your experience. You can learn more about our cookies in our Privacy Policy. Welcome to the BBB! We detect that you are visiting from Belgium. BBB directs its services to businesses and consumers in North America. Please select the region that you would like to explore today. US Canada Mexico For the BBB EU Privacy Shield independent dispute resolution program, please click here. User does not have to select a country if they click this link. Privacy Policy