A Successful Saturday

We all know that 3 of the 4 days of the Thanksgiving weekend aren't really meant to hang out with family and process the gross calorie intake from the holiday dinner. Nope-other than Thursday (and even that is in question for stores like Target and Wal-Mart) the long weekend is one for shopping.

As is tradition, my mom and I participated in the Black Friday frenzy. Each year, it gets crazier, weirder and much less jolly. But there's something to be said for getting deals at 3am.

So after all of the Black Friday shoving, shouting and horror stories, Small Business Saturday was a nice change of pace.

Started 3 years ago by American Express, Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for customers to support small businesses in the community. It is also an opportunity for small businesses to capitalize on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

Thanks to power of social media, this special shopping holiday continues to grow in popularity and in sales! I have to say, grabbing coffee from the corner cafe and shopping at the consignment shop where everyone knows my name is way more fun than Black Friday.

Time to be Thankful

As a brand new business owner I have a whole set of new things to worry about, but I also have a slew of things to be thankful for.  This year I am thankful for...

Despite the  long hours and sporadic pay days that come with being a new business owner;, I appreciate that entrepreneurship and risk taking are valued in our country.  Thus, I am thankful for the opportunity to be pursue my passion and start a business.

I appreciate the support and encouragement of my family.  Without it I would never have had the courage to make the leap.

Other small businesses in the community should be celebrated!  I am thankful for the great retail stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and services in the area.  These are the hang out spots, the people we refer to our friends and the hidden jewels in our neighborhoods.  Thank you for enriching our communities!

And I am thankful for every experience, good and bad, that I have had on this journey.  My road to entrepreneurship has been fraught with challenges, or as I affectionately call them, learning experiences.  And I am grateful for each and everyone.

What are you grateful for this year?

Happy Thanksgiving!

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