Shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

The Bleu Frog will be offering 15 percent off store-wide, a flawless opportunity to kick start your holiday shopping process.

That’s because it’s National Small Business Saturday.

Big retail stores have Black Friday, online has Cyber Monday, but Saturday, it’s all about the small businesses.

For shoppers, like Froelich, to show their appreciation for small businesses, many will flock to the local shops on Saturday.

The family owned business has been preparing for months. Small businesses want to give you the best product possible at a reasonable price. Now W.O.W. Meow Inc. sells books and artwork to the community.

In the past, American Express, which began the promotion in 2010, offered a statement credit from to for card users who shopped local on “Small Business Saturdays”. I think small businesses are really the backbone of this country.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is all about shopping small businesses.

Last year, shoppers supported neighborhood businesses like never before.

State Sen. Shirley Turner (D-Mercer/Hunterdon) is encouraging shoppers to participate in “Small Business Saturday” this weekend.

Miller said he hopes Small Business Saturday will help his store attract new customers. “You can see the decorations in the store”.

“We really need this to top off our year”, said Smith.

Some local businesses in downtown Lima were also gearing up this morning for the busy shopping day ahead.

Lagomarcino says that effort is starting to extend beyond just one day out of the year, and that vote of confidence is what gets them through most of the year to come.

Mayo Plaza Property Manager, Mark McKenzie says keeping money local is key for the community.