SoChick's Small Biz Guide [Shop Small on Small Business Saturday]

This Saturday, Nov 26th, marks the Second Annual Small Business Saturday!!  This weekend is considered one of the busiest shopping times of the year.... I mean, if Black Friday, Cyber Monday and whatever else didn't give that away. *wink*


Small Business Owners are a BIG part of our economy!  Small Businesses don't only come in a bricks and mortar shop, the Small Business you shop on SBS can be a handmade shop online, a home based business and your local farmer's/handmade market.


Why shop Small? 

-Awesome Customer Service: Small Business owners are really good about remembering and connecting with their customers... we want you to be happy, we care about what you think and we want your return business (and that of your friends and family!).


-Quality Products: Because Small Businesses are keeping a massive inventory, they want to be sure that what they do have is of the best quality.  After all, we like our customers and know they only want the best (see above).


-Sense of Community: Whether shopping locally or online, you are still a part of a community when you shop small.  You have an appreciation for quality work/locally grown products and can absolutely relate with others who feel the same!  


For Small Business Saturday I will be at the New Bern Farmer's Market for the "Christmas Carol Craft Show" from 8am- 4pm in Downtown, New Bern... If you are local, I'd love to see you!


If you're not in the area, or even planning to stay in for the weekend, you can still shop Small Businesses online, it's true!  


Here is the First Annual SoChick Small Biz Guide for Small Business Saturday...  Enjoy!!

--> Super cute handmade outfits and accessories for your little gal or guy! (New Bern, NC)
 









--> "Upcycled artwork for your home." Handmade in Louisiana






--> Free Shipping on All orders, plus save 20% with Code: NOVEMBERHOLLA at checkout!

-->Signs and gifts handcrafted at Eventually Cottage in Upstate, NY!

Check out these talented gals and remember to Shop Small on Saturday, Nov. 26th!


XxOo~ Melissa

Give SoChick! for Christmas [& Small Business Saturday, Can I Promote You?]

Today is the last day to order the made-to-order SoChick Sling and Dahlia Tote bags... but there is still plenty of time to order any of the smaller ready-to-ship accessories at SoChick!The Shop!!


Here are some of my Favorite Items... Notice that they are all $20 or less (!)


~The Perfectly Pleated Pouch


~Organic Cotton Ruffle Scarf


~SoChick Wristlet

I'm sure you can find some stocking stuffers for the Everyday Chick on your shopping list! Pssst~ It's perfectly acceptable to gift yourself some SoChick!, too!


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Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday.  This is the day after Black Friday Madness, where you are encouraged to get out and support your local small businesses by shopping small.


Read more about Small Business Saturday Here.


Here is what SoChick! will be up to: 


I will be attending the New Bern Farmer's Market, which will be open for extended hours (8am-4pm) for their Christmas Carol Craft Sale.  I will have a table there and would love for you stop by to see me and the other local artists if you are in the area!


Here is what I want to do for you, if you're a Small Business Owner:


I'd love to share your Shop/Small Business with my readers, Tweeps, and Facebook Followers, to encourage them to shop Small for SBS!  I'm putting together a Small Business Guide that I will post Wed and it will remain up through the Holiday till Saturday Evening.


What you can do to participate.. it's easy... e-mail me with your 200x200 Shop Button, that's it!


Your button should link directly to your Shop/Small Business; be sure to get it to me by 8pm EST, Tuesday Nov. 22nd (that's tomorrow evening)!


I will list the guide on Wed. Nov 23rd with the Buttons and promote via all my Social Media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Blogs)  I'm happy for you to share the direct link to that  post as well!
I think this will be an Awesome way to share Small Businesses and connect readers to other Small Businesses and Shops they may not know about!  You may find a small business in your area, too!


Have a great Monday!!


XxOo~ Melissa