Small Business Saturday: A Reason To Celebrate

There’s a saying out there that says owning a small business is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the brave, the persistent, and the ambitious. Small businesses stem from passion and succeed because of dedication. Running a small business becomes your way of life.

With Small Business Saturday just days away, we wanted to get you in the spirit by sharing some cool facts we’ve learned about small businesses along our journey. This Forbes article has insane facts but a couple stood out like neon lights. The majority of businesses in the United States are actually small businesses! A whopping 99.9% of businesses are considered small.

The article also stated that half of businesses survive five years and only on third survive ten years. Reference our last blog for information on why small businesses fail and you’ll see why the numbers are so high for dying businesses. For those that survive, their journey continues on as their passion plays out! What a wild ride it is to start a business, build a team, and network with clients and fellow business owners.

As far as Small Business Saturday, what exactly is it?! It’s a day similar to Black Friday or Cyber Monday on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. People focus on shopping at local shops, restaurants, and other independent businesses. It encourages individuals to shop small to support their local businesses and economy.

This coming Saturday, November 24, go out and support your local businesses knowing you’re contributing to keeping a dream alive.