Friday, November 23, 2012
Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in Anne Arundel?
Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Anne Arundel and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Anne Arundel County. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Click here to find qualifying small business locations …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
How will your finances affect your holiday spending?
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Two-thirds of respondents to a recent poll by the NPD Group said they “plan to spend about the same” as last year, while 10 percent planned to “spend more.” With the economy and job situation still in flux for many families, we want to know what families in Anne Arundel County plan to do for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa gifts in 2012. Will you be more creative with your gifting? Where will you go to shop—locally-owned businesses or larger retailers? Use sites like Groupon, Living Social, etc.? Brave Black Friday sales? Cook or bake for family and friends? Tell us about your plans in the comments.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Small business owner Linda Fuller offers tips for expanding your services.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
There are many small businesses in Anne Arundel County. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in the county for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. Small business owner Linda Fuller is no stranger to starting a business from the ground up. In her recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, she offers insight into how she expanded her business’s services from just flowers to wine, beer and gourmet gift baskets at Lake Anne Florist in Reston, VA. Homework must be done first, she said. “Research what’s compatible with your own products and services, what the current trends are and …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round as well as on Veterans Day.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Although Veterans Day was Sunday, a number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women and their families on Monday by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials, taken from themilitarywallet.com—check the site for the latest deals. Two important notes: Free food Store discounts: Free activities: Do you know of other local deals? Tell us in the comments.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Thanks to help from Clement Hardware in Severna Park, Belvedere Elementary School was able to take supplies to New Jersey to aid Sandy victims.
After Hurricane Sandy, Belvedere Elementary teacher Kaitlin Paul decided to collect supplies and take them to her hometown of Toms River, NJ. Paul informed the staff at Belvedere of what she was doing and asked for their help—the response was overwhelming. "I sent out an email to my friends in Baltimore and I asked my principal if I could send it to the staff," Paul said. "I only had two days to collect stuff because I was leaving on Friday after work. I didn’t expect that much. But people at home brought stuff to my house and filled up my kitchen and people at work brought two bags each and I couldn’t fit it all in my car." In just 24 hours, Paul and the staff at Belvedere pulled together enough clothing, dry goods, and toiletries to fill…
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6:04 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
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