Getty Images It’s Small Business Saturday. That means it’s time to support your favorite local and small brands. We’ve found a variety of Black Friday deals from small businesses, plus gift ideas your friends and family will love. Many of these items are CBS Essentials staff-recommended. Some come from Oprah’s Favorite […]
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Small business columnist Gene Marks weighs in on layoffs ahead of the holiday season and what small businesses can do to prepare for lower year-end profits. Black Friday is traditionally seen as the kickoff for America’s Christmas shopping season, but inflation appears to have shifted consumer behavior this year to […]
Last year, many businesses either had limited sales or did not participate at all due to COVID-19 restrictions. Business owners hope 2021 will be the beginning of a return to normalcy for the holiday season. Black Friday – the Friday after Thanksgiving – has grown in recent years to nearly […]