The upcoming holiday season does at least one thing very well: it creates lots of mail and freight that is shipped around the world. But there's another movement that's taking the season by force and growing, and that's Small Business Saturday. Set for the day after Black Friday (this year it's November 24th, 2012), Small Business Saturday aims to bring attention, and dollars, to the small businesses in your community.
While great deals may be had by major chains and outlets on Black Friday, try not to forget about the smaller, locally owned businesses right in your own community. These companies may not be able to compete with the giant corporations but they can offer an experience you won't find anywhere else. Things like greeting you by name when you walk in, making common sense decisions based on your unique needs or location, and giving you the little touches that larger companies don't do. Or what the Navis franchised locations do, and hand crate your fragile shipments with care, ensuring they'll arrive at their destinations on time and in perfect condition.
Now in its second year, Small Business Saturday was created as a way to help small, local businesses compete for holiday dollars. It's meant to help consumers take one day out of their busy shopping season to support their communities and their local economies. It's no secret that small businesses create jobs and foster positive community relationships, so take this Saturday to support your local small businesses, their owners, their employees, and your community.
This holiday season consider using a local shipping company, rather than the behemoths with locations around the world. Buy art from a local artist and use a smaller, more personal shipping company to get it where it needs to go. Find your local Navis location here, and find out how you can send any fragile, large, awkward or valuable items anywhere in the world.
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