Friday, November 23, 2012
The Tubby Olive, Newtown Bookshop, Sweet Pea and Learning Express are participating in Small Business Saturday.
Across the country, Small Business Saturday has become a day during the holiday shopping season that puts the spotlight on locally-owned businesses. Hosted by American Express and sponsored by FedEx, Clear Channel and many other corporate supporters, the third annual Small Business Saturday will be held tomorrow, Nov. 24. The aim is to help small businesses generate exposure and business during the biggest shopping season of the year. Last year, more than 100 million people pledged to "Shop Small," by visiting brick-and-mortar shops in their neighborhoods and American Express estimates this year's turnout will be even greater. Here are some Newtown shops that are participating. (If you are a local business owner and don't see your shop on …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Small business owner Linda Fuller offers tips for growing your business and offering more services to expand cliental .
There are many small businesses in Newtown. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been here for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. Small business owner Linda Fuller is no stranger to starting a business from the ground up. In her recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, she offers insight into how she expanded her business’s services from just flowers to wine, beer and gourmet gift baskets at Lake Anne Florist in Reston, VA. Homework must be done first, she said. “Research what’s compatible with your own products and services, what the current trends are and what your competition …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Are you a Newtown business that's participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24? Tell us what sales and specials you're planning for the holiday shopping day.
Across the country, Small Business Saturday has become a day during holiday shopping season that puts the spotlight on locally owned businesses, either through big sales, special events or simple encouragements to support the independently run stores in your neighborhood. In order to get people ready for Nov. 24, Patch will be putting together a list of Newtown businesses participating in Small Business Saturday. But we need your help. If you answered yes to any of those questions, we want you to spill what you know about shopping for Small Business Saturday bargains. Tell us what special sales and events your business has on tap for Saturday, Nov. 24. And yes, include anything else you might be doing on Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the …
Friday, November 9, 2012
AmEx's third annual Small Business Saturday is coming later this month.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. It's a day to patronize and support the locally owned small businesses in your community. Hosted by American Express and sponsored by FedEx, Clear Channel and many other corporate supporters, public officials and advocacy groups, the third annual Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 24, to help small businesses generate exposure and, well, business during the biggest shopping season of the year. Supporting these businesses invigorates the economy and the community. Last year, more than 100 million people pledged to "Shop Small," by visiting brick-and-mortar shops in their neighborhoods, and American Express estimates this year's turnout will be even greater. …
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Newtown Patch caught up to some local shoppers on Black Friday.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
It was a beautiful day and business seemed brisk on Friday. If you didn't get out shopping on Black Friday, today is Small Business Saturday, so there is a chance to support your community again by shopping locally.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The Newtown Bookshop even sent a message out to its patrons reminding them to shop local this holiday season.
It’s that time of year for shopping and gift giving. And area merchants are urging Newtown residents to remember the importance of shopping local. The Newtown Bookshop even sent a message out to its patrons reminding them to shop local this holiday season. Bookshop owner Christine Godshall said the plea for support was something she always swore she wouldn’t do, but couldn’t help herself this year as the shop is facing tough times. “As we approach this holiday season, the bookshop is at a crossroads. With the struggling economy and the rise of e-books, sales are down significantly. In spite of having many regular loyal customers and successful events, we may have to make some very difficult choices in January,” Godshall wrote in an e-…
Ellen Ryan
11:05 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
Small Business Saturday Event at Marisa Boutique. November 23 at 10:00am until Today at 8:00pm... They Say You Can't Put a Price On Friendship (but we just did) Friends & Family Event - Party Atmosphere Buy One Get One 50% Off Everything in the shop! 50% off selected Formal wear. 30% Off Cocktail (except 2013 styles) Special Pricing $25 sale items. Door Prize Friday and Saturday. more ›