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Small Business Saturday

Friday, November 23, 2012

Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in East Brunswick

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 East Windsor, Hightstown, and Cranbury 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 …

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Set Your Small Business Above the Rest

AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong, as well as a few local small business owners, give advice on running a small business

There are a number of small businesses in East Windsor, Hightstown, and Cranbury. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in the area for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains.     AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong may stand behind a global brand, but he believes in the power of small businesses. In his recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, he offered his insight into what can set a small business above the rest of the competition. Small businesses can hold a lot of power if they are intuitive with their customer base, Armstrong said.     “Small businesses can be nimble and can …

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