11 Businesses to Support on Small Business Saturday
While consumers are encouraged to bust down store doors and camp outside on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday is going on its 4th year of encouraging consumers to shop small instead.
As a small business owner, I understand that the holidays can make or break a small business. One bad month or one bad collection release can be devastating to a business with only one employee. In addition to my own Small Business Saturday sale, I wanted to take the opportunity to show my support for the small business owners that I know work their asses off to meet the needs of their customers this season. They are all offering special promotions in honor of the day giving an extra incentive to shop with them!
Most of these businesses are woman-owned; many of them make their items by hand; and for a few, the owners work another job in addition to running their business. I am inspired by the creativity, drive and passion exhibited by these store owners. I encourage you to consider skipping that new TV at Best Buy (do you really need another one?) and finding something dope from this list of small businesses instead.
ONLINE
1) Ready to Stare
SHOP:
Promotions: 30% Off with the coupon code “SMALLBIZ14”
Item to Watch: In honor of Small Business Saturday, I am releasing the “” as a partnership with author Jonnita Condra. The package will feature an I Woke Up Like Dis shirt, a handmade ring that says “DOPE” and a copy of Jonnita Condra’s book “Five Ways to Get Your Ideas Out of Your Head.” The package retails for $55 and will be on sale for $45 for Small Business Saturday!
2) jenstyle chic vintage
SHOP:
Promotions: Everything in the shop is already marked on sale 20% and Ready to Stare customers get an EXCLUSIVE discount — an additional 15% off with the coupon code “READYTOSTARE” at checkout for a total of 35% off
Items to Watch: I’m lusting for this , Victor Costa , and slouchy
3) Gleeful Peacock
SHOP:
Promotions: 35% Off with the coupon code “GIVESMALL” and a free gift
Items to Watch: The glitter stud earrings are perfect for New Year’s and the that reads “She Designed the Life She Loved” is perfect for your favorite female BOSS.
4) Gloss Rags
SHOP: http://www.glossrags.com/shop/
Promotions: 15% Off with the coupon code “shopsmall”
Items to Watch: The “And Counting” tee is an absolute conscious raising necessity. Although many sizes are labeled as back-ordered, you can still order it ; shipping will take 1-2 weeks on anything labeled back-ordered. Shirts are available in sizes S-3XL.
5) Cat’s Closet
SHOP: http://www.shopcatscloset.com/
Promotions: 40% Off All Holiday Items with the coupon code “HOLIDAY40”
Item to Watch: Cat is introducing her Life & Styling Coaching Sessions & releasing 20+ new thrifted Holiday items on Saturday
6) Ape N Bird
SHOP:
Promotions: 15% Off with the coupon code “15OFF”
Items to Watch: Every item is completely handmade — I’m loving the skateboard and the one-of-a-kind wool
7) Betwixt Baubles
SHOP:
Promotions: Free gift with every purchase
Items to Watch: are simple & chic
CHICAGO
8) BLAIR
Location: 1343 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Hours: 12-7 p.m.
In-Store Promotions: Blair is hosting featuring items from Ready to Stare, Queen Snob, Cabiria, 2 B Continued Jeans and more. Shoppers will receive a free gift, light refreshments and great discounts.
9) Fashionable Addictions
Location: 22 S.Western Chicago,IL 60612
Hours: 11am-8pm
In-Store Promotions: Fashionable Addictions is offering Ready to Stare customers who mention this post, buy one, get one 25% off
PHOENIX
10) Kitten Retro Glamour
Location: 4624 N 7th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85013
Hours: 12-6 pm
Events: Kitten Retro Glamour is hosting the PinUp Pop Holiday Shopping Event featuring Ready to Stare retailer Vox Curvy Couture
SAN DIEGO
11) The Fly Curve Boutique
Location: 2609 Lemon Grove Ave. Lemon Grove, Ca 91945
Hours: 12-6 pm
In-Store Promotions: The Fly Curve Boutique is offering 30% Off both in-store and online with the code “flythanks”
This post was originally published on November 27, 2014.