The National Federation of Independent Business Research Center also surveys small businesses, and it also found a mixed bag. Service businesses, for example, have slowed down on hiring people, but construction can’t find enough people.

Small businesses generate nearly half of U.S. GDP and anticipate 20% of annual sales from Saturday, making local shopping crucial, according to the SBA.

Small Business Saturday spending dropped sharply this year, with consumers prioritizing bargains over supporting local shops due to high inflation and low confidence.

Communities across the Capital Region are participating in Small Business Saturday, a nationwide initiative encouraging shoppers to suppo

Small Business Saturday was initiated in 2011 to drive more customers to independently owned shops and restaurants.

Small Business Saturday was started as a holiday slash marketing initiative back in 2010 to encourage shoppers to keep their dollar local – as proprietors know what kind of impact that can have on a region’s economy.

Local business leaders report sales growth but a decline in hiring as tariffs and regulatory issues create uncertainty.

The day after Black Friday is Small Business Saturday. With the rise of online shopping and inflation, many Sacramento businesses are struggling. This is a day for shoppers to show their support.

The holiday shopping rush is in full swing with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday drawing millions of Americans to stores and online check