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Meta, Amex and TikTok Offer Holiday Help to Small Businesses

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Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. small business owners.

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Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

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LadderUp will focus on businesses owned by LGBTQ+ people and people of color, with the goal of having at least 50% of program participants falling into these categories. Through March 6, small businesses in the grocery/beverage, health, beauty and floral/gifts verticals can apply for the program.

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Resilience Training: Small Business Innovation During a Recession

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Small business owners already have a lot on their plate. Their business is their baby, and they’ve poured their blood, sweat and tears into big-picture plans while eagerly embracing the day-to-day work. There’s always too much to do in too little time — late nights, stress and sacrifices come with the territory.

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Your Small Business Saturday Guide: Tips, Tools, and Statistics for Local Companies

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For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. And research shows that hundreds of millions of shoppers now turn out for Small Business Saturday each year. But why is Small Business Saturday so important? What is Small Business Saturday?

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Amazon Opens Immersive Virtual Holiday Shop

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The new Virtual Holiday Shop features a selection of top holiday gifts, interactive content, cheerful music and animations to help customers find the perfect gift for everyone on their list. The “decor” of Amazon’s virtual Toy Shop mimics the design of the retailer’s annual toy catalog. ” .

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Small Business, Big Ideas: How a Florida Couple Transitioned from Store Owners to Online Resale Royalty

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(Image courtesy The Posh Kings) The couple’s knack for adaptation, their undaunted willingness to jump into new challenges (and new businesses) and their outgoing, friendly attitudes make them a wellspring of knowledge about retail and entrepreneurship, one we willingly tapped for our series on successful small businesses.

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Walmart Business Launches New Holiday Tools for SMBs

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Walmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now Walmart is helping small businesses prepare for holiday office celebrations.