Small Business Saturday 2010

[puppetmaker]

Today, according to American Express, is Small Business Saturday where the consumer, who have ravage the Big Box Stories, should turn their attention to the small businesses in their area. Small businesses are important to the health of a country. It is those small businesses that, some times, turn into big businesses and bring in revenue and taxes to an area.

I have a small business and am part of another. My small business is practically microscopic right now but I am working on expanding it a bit. I make puppets and dolls. They are one of a kind wonders that I am quite proud of. Peter is a business since he incorporated himself and I am part of that business as well.

I have a lot of friends who run small businesses of all sorts. Some are copy editors and indexers. Others create really nifty stuff that is either practical or pleasing to look at. Esty is full people who do really cute crafts and those practical things that look good.

So I encourage you to shop a small business today. Either online or in person. I encourage the owners of small businesses to put your links in the comments so that others can look at your work and maybe you will make a sale or two.

Personally, I think I am going to be putting up photos later of what I have to sell and see if I can’t generate some income for the holidays as well.

I am grateful for small businesses and those who work so hard to make them succeed.

Comments

[theafaye.livejournal.com]

Fey Publishing is back up and running and offering a third off all books until Christmas

www.fey-publishing.com

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

And for those reading this, the Live Journal Idol book has a couple of essays by me.

[theafaye.livejournal.com]

I don't think you ever sent me your address for your copy. Send me an email and I'll get it done this weekend.

[lawchicky.livejournal.com]

I second this! As a self-employed attorney, it's hard to put together enough business to support myself sometimes, and I always look to employ local people in similar positions when I need a process server or per diem help or whatever.

As for Etsy, I could be lost on there for hours- there are so many talented people out there!

[creature-girl08.livejournal.com]

Hear, hear, I feel that the small businesses of America are what make up who we are.

And yes, show off some of your stuff. I'm still looking for gifts and would love to help out someone with a small company needing to earn some cash.