Small Business Season Is Here

The holidays are close, and that means Small Business Season. We say "season" because our small businesses deserve more than a single day. The De Soto Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council is kicking off nine weeks of putting "support local" into practice. Small businesses employ 46% of private-sector workers nationally, according to the SBA's Office of Advocacy. Every everyday purchase helps sustain local jobs and the services we rely on all year. This year's theme is "It's the thought that counts." Think about the person receiving your gift, the business earning your purchase, and the community you're supporting. Five Ways to Get Ready 1. Turn "support local" into specific suggestions. Tell the Chamber and your customers what you offer that makes a thoughtful gift or eases the holidays. Share a photo, a price or starting price, a purchase link, and any booking deadline.

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