California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)’s Post

Hey all - be sure to support your local and small businesses this holiday season. Small businesses represent 98.7% of California's economy with 4.1m businesses across the state. Also, first generation immigrants are 27 TIMES more likely to be entrepreneurs than 2nd and 3rd gen. So, small businesses are providing economic empowerment for millions! .. .. #leatherbycenterforentrepreneurshipandbusinessethics #entrepreneursatchapman #calosba #smallbusinesssaturday

We know it's 👻 spooky 🎃 to think about holiday shopping but it's almost here! 🛍️ As you shop this year, remember your local small business. They've weathered the storm over the past few years to stay by our side, so let's show them some love by choosing local for your gift purchases. #SupportSmallBusinesses #marylandsmallbusiness #marylandbusiness

As we quickly approach the holiday shopping season, let's prepare to shop local and directly give back to our community's small businesses. Give some love to your favorite local shops in the comments; tag them below!

To Urge Local Shopping, America Celebrates 15th Annual 'Small Business Saturday': The New York Post writes that "After the COVID-19 pandemic upended mom-and-pops around the city and resulted in thousands shuttering for good, it is important — now more than ever — to shop local." America's Small Business Administration issued their own statement urging shoppers to "champion small businesses nationwide and #ShopSmall on Saturday, linking to a site mapping small businesses in your area. (And there's also a directory listing online small businesses.) Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011. It is an important part of small businesses' busiest shopping season. - In 2023, the reported projected spending in the U.S. from those who shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday was around $17 billion - Since 2010, the total reported U.S. spending at small businesses during the annual Small Business Saturday is an estimated $201 billion "Let's keep the Shop Small tradition going," urges the American Express web site — encouraging shoppers to also use the #ShopSmall hashtag on social media. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

I just realized it is BC Buy Local Week and I want to celebrate that!  Supporting local businesses is a direct way to strengthen your local economy. Plus, with the postal strike (solidarity) it makes so much more sense to shop local instead of ordering stuff online. (Consider a gift certificate if you need to buy for someone out of town, or can’t make it into the shop.) This holiday season, which local businesses will you be supporting?   #BCBuyLocal #ShopSmallBC #SupportLocalBC #ShopLocalBC #BuyLocalBC #BuyBC

To Urge Local Shopping, America Celebrates 15th Annual 'Small Business Saturday': The New York Post writes that "After the COVID-19 pandemic upended mom-and-pops around the city and resulted in thousands shuttering for good, it is important — now more than ever — to shop local." America's Small Business Administration issued their own statement urging shoppers to "champion small businesses nationwide and #ShopSmall on Saturday, linking to a site mapping small businesses in your area. (And there's also a directory listing online small businesses.) Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011. It is an important part of small businesses' busiest shopping season. - In 2023, the reported projected spending in the U.S. from those who shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday was around $17 billion - Since 2010, the total reported U.S. spending at small businesses during the annual Small Business Saturday is an estimated $201 billion "Let's keep the Shop Small tradition going," urges the American Express web site — encouraging shoppers to also use the #ShopSmall hashtag on social media. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Happy Small Business Saturday for tomorrow! If you’re all about community, chances are you’re already planning to support your local shops – butchers, grocers, florists, and more. If not, tomorrow is the perfect time to #shopsmall and make a difference. Those little purchases (☕️ 💐 🥖) truly add up for local businesses! On this, we know the cost of living is real tough right now. There are plenty of other ways you can support small businesses this week - for example, a glowing and detailed Google review! And as the festive season approaches, let’s be mindful of where we’re spending. Choose local retailers where your support matters most. Spread joy, spend small, and let’s make a big impact together! #KearneyGroup #TrulyIntegrated ⁠#FinancialAdvisors #BusinessAdvisors #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSaturday

Small Business Saturday is more than just a shopping day—it’s a chance to invest in your community. Discover how your holiday spending can make a lasting impact and get tips to support local businesses this season! Read more here! #ShopSmall #SupportLocal

Fact Friday! Did you know that shopping small has a massive impact on your local community? For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the local economy, compared to just $43 when shopping at national chains. That’s money going back into local jobs, services, and community projects! Let’s make a difference together and shop small, support local, and watch our neighborhoods thrive. #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #shopoc #shopocmain #OaklandThrive [ALT Text: The image has a yellow background with light gray graphics of a small business front scattered. In the center, there is a purple circle with the outline of a light bulb. Above the circle, text reads, Fact Friday. Below the circle, dark gray text reads, For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the local economy, compared to just $43 when shopping at national chains.]

Learn how to navigate shopping where you can save money, get cash back and give back. TONIGHT (Tuesday, Nov 19th) is the zoom so you need to register now! Free for all! The link for the registration is in the comments! #shopandsave #helpfurryfriends #harmonyrar