Some local businesses in the Ghent section of Norfolk were open on Black Friday and will be open on Cyber Monday.
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Kennedy says running a small business is like providing for your friends and neighbors.
“Local stores have their own personalities to them that’s completely unique and that’s what makes an experience memorable”. “I just gives an opportunity for more businesses to come here if we support locally”, Dowson said.
According to American Express $14.3 billion was spent across the country on Small Shop Saturday previous year.
“Even people that don’t shop with us, that bought things online, we still try to help them out. As a small business owner, it does your heart good because you’re working pretty hard”, Lagomarcino said.
Natalie along with many other small business owners across Madison are gearing up for Shop Small Saturday encouraging all shoppers to get out and support local businesses right in their community.
“You feel like you’re really a part of helping making that shine and helping your city shine”, he said. “And we can nearly always answer every question that you got”, says Quilted Ladybug owner, Lisa Hage.
“It’s the time of the year to care, so care about what you’re buying and who it’s coming from”, she said.
The day after Black Friday, also known as Small Business Saturday, was created to help boost sales for smaller businesses during the busiest shopping period of the year.
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Pewitt said the day was for small business to shine. “You’re supporting your community!” “You get the personalized service and that kind of thing at quilt shops”, says Davis.
