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Small Business Saturday Sales Reach Record $19.8 Billion

by Fioney Staff
On November 28th, Small Business Saturday was celebrated once again. This year's event was the 11th to occur as the Amex-founded retail holiday celebrated its 10th anniversary. Now, new figures suggest that the 2020 installment of Small Business Saturday was a success, with total sales nearing $20 billion. According to the American Express 2020 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, this year's event brought a total of $19.8 billion in...
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Small Business Tips

Small Business Saturday 2020: Tips For Celebrating the Pandemic-Era Event

by Fioney Staff
With November already well underway, Small Business Saturday is now just around the corner. Of course, the 2020 edition — which will be celebrated on November 28th — will be unlike any other in the shopping holiday’s now decade-long history. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of ways for small businesses to take advantage of this nationwide promotion, increasing their sales and wooing new customers in the process. Whether you’re operating...
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Small Business News

2019 Small Business Saturday Spending Reaches New Record

by Fioney Staff
After weeks of anticipation, this past weekend, the big day finally arrived: Small Business Saturday. What's more, early numbers suggest this year's event was a hit. According to the 2019 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey — released by American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business — Americans spent $19.6 billion at independent retailers on Saturday, November 30th. This marks a new record for Small Business Saturday, which celebrated its...
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Small Business Saturday Spending Reported to Be Record $17.8 Billion

by Fioney Staff
On November 24th, the 2018 edition of Small Business Saturday took place — and it seems that consumer's across the country came out for the occasion. According to the just-released 2018 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey from American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business, it is estimated that shoppers spent a total of $17.8 billion at small business retailers and restaurants this past Saturday. That figure marks a new...
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Small Business Saturday Plans Expansions for 2018 Event

by Fioney Staff
With Black Friday now officially underway (following a preamble of early sales and Turkey Day shopping), another retail holiday is just ahead: Small Business Saturday. Founded in 2010 by American Express, the annual event that encourages consumers to visit their local shops and restaurants has grown tremendously, with 2017's totals coming in at nearly $13 billion spent. As CNBC reports, this year Small Business Saturday will continue to expand, debuting in...
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How Florida Could Make Small Business Saturday a Holiday

by Fioney Staff
A day originally concocted by a credit card company could soon become a real type of holiday in the Sunshine State. According to the Orlando Sentinel the Florida State Senate has proposed a bill that would make Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a tax holiday. Similar to how many states offer consumers breaks for back to school shopping one weekend a year the bill would allow shoppers to purchase...
Small Business Tips

Small Business Saturday and How You Can Participate

by Fioney Staff
At this point, it's pretty fair to assume that the vast majority of American shoppers are aware of Black Friday. Also gaining prominence in the consumer conscience is Cyber Monday, which follows the weekend shopping blitz and takes place online. However, yet another holiday shopping initiative has been growing over the past few years and also takes place this week: Small Business Saturday. Started in 2010 by American Express, Small...
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Small Business News

Amex Launches Digital B2B Payments Platform Business Link

by Fioney Staff
For consumers, these days, there's no shortage of peer-to-peer apps they can use to move money, with some popular examples including Cash App, Venmo, and Zelle. As for businesses, the list of options for sending money to vendors may be more limited. Now, a well-known credit card company and small business supporter is introducing a new platform for this purpose. This week, American Express announced the launch of Amex Business...
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FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
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FinTech News

Student Loan Benefit FinTech Summer Raises $6 Million

by Fioney Staff
For years, student debt has been one of the most talked about financial topics. What's more, while the debt itself has become a major part of many Americans' lives, discussion of student loans has become political due to efforts to forgive certain loan repayments. However, while we wait for resolution on that front, a FinTech that brings student debt benefit solutions to employers and consumers has raised a new round...
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Credit Cards

Health and Wellness Rewards Card Ness Partners with Whole30

by Fioney Staff
In recent years, several unique rewards cards have come to market. These include offerings from FinTech startups as well as brands looking to do something special for their loyal fans. On that note, a recently-announced rewards credit card offering is now working with a popular brand to introduce new benefits for customers. This week, the Ness Card (which is issued by The Bank of Missouri) unveiled a new partnership with...
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Choice Hotels, Wells Fargo Debut Choice Privileges Select Card

by Fioney Staff
With spring well underway and the summer travel season now just around the corner, Choice Hotels and Wells Fargo have unveiled their latest co-branded credit card offering. Today, the two companies announced the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard. Carrying an annual fee of $95, this card will serve as the premium option in the hotel brand's new lineup. Looking at the Choice Privileges Select, it offers a mix of rewards categories....
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Credit Cards

Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

by Fioney Staff
The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...