Be prepared for Small Business Saturday

November 24 is the third annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. Independent We Stand, a movement of locally owned businesses and people across the United States dedicated to educating their communities about the importance and strong economic benefits of “buying local,” is partnering with American Express once again to help make this event the biggest day of the year for small businesses. This year, more than 100 million people will “shop small” on Small Business Saturday.

American Express is providing a $25 credit to card members who register their card and use it to shop at independently owned businesses on Small Business Saturday. Consumers can register their American Express card for the $25 credit by visiting the Shop Small website. Enrollment for the $25 American Express Statement Credit Cardmember Offer opened Nov. 18.

If you are a small business owner, all you have to do to participate on Small Business Saturday is be open on Nov. 24 and accept American Express. Be sure to make your customers aware of this promotion and that the statement credit is only available on purchases made on Saturday, Nov. 24.

For more information about Independent We Stand and Small Business Saturday, visit www.IndependentWeStand.org.