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Today is Small Business Saturday, an annual shopping holiday that takes place the day after Black Friday. The event encourages shoppers to support small businesses and local shops. Many people focus their Black Friday shopping on big name retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Wayfair. Today is the day to pay some special attention to smaller businesses — many of which are offering excellent Cyber Weekend deals as well.
The shopping team at CBS Essentials has put together this list to help you find great small businesses to support during your Cyber Weekend shopping. Many of these brands have made Oprah’s Favorite Things List over the years and some are available on Amazon with Prime shipping. Plus, these items make excellent holiday gifts.
Keep reading to shop our favorite Small Business Saturday picks or check out Amazon’s top small business deals by clicking the button below.
UnHide
This luxuriously soft faux fur blanket has taken social media by storm this year. It’s made by the small business UnHide, a vegan lifestyle brand dedicated to making ultra-cozy and cruelty-free home goods.
“I don’t do reviews, but I had to leave one for this blanket,” says one Amazon reviewer. “I have never had a blanket that was so soft, so cuddly or so warm! Yes, it’s pricey, but 1000% is worth the money! If you’re a blanket lover, I highly suggest you buy this one. You will not be disappointed!”
The Unhide Marshmallow is featured as one of Amazon’s top Cyber Monday deals at 20% off. But right now, you can get an even better deal on UnHide’s website where it is on sale for $149 ($100 off the regular price of $250)
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The best business rewards credit card overall is the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card.
Why We Like It: Ink Cash has an initial bonus of $900 for new cardholders who spend $6,000 in the first 3 months. It also gives 1 – 5% cash back on purchases normally. The Ink Cash card has a $0 annual fee, too.
What We Don’t Like: Applicants need good or excellent credit for approval, and this card is not a good choice for carrying a balance from month to month.
Who Should Get It: Apply for the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card if you have good credit or better personally and its rewards match up well with the transactions you plan to make.
Alternatives to Consider: The Capital One Spark Cash Plus is another good option for cash back, and the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card has great travel rewards.
The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is the best business credit card for bonus rewards.
Why We Like It: Chase Ink Preferred offers a bonus of 100,000 points, worth $1,250 in travel booked through Chase, for spending $8,000 in the first 3 months. Cardholders also earn 1 – 3 points per $1 spent on purchases normally.
What We Don’t Like: There is an annual fee of $95 and a high APR.
Who Should Get It: Apply for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card if you have good or better personally and travel a lot for business.
Alternatives to Consider: The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and the Capital One Spark Miles for Business both offer a lot of rewards value.
The Capital One Spark Miles for Business (see Rates &
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British Columbia’s minister of housing is warning people not to take part in short-term rental scams as the province moves to limit the hotel alternatives to increase housing stock.
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Small business owners understand how critical it is to stay on top of all the myriad tasks and deadlines involved in organizational operations. But keeping tabs on all necessary functions can be challenging, especially while balancing multiple to-dos simultaneously.
Luckily, tech tools can help. Business organization desktop and mobile apps can help small business owners and professionals stay on task.
Check out the following 17 apps that can boost productivity in your organization. Some are free to download and use, while others are more robust tools that require a subscription.
To start out strong, use the LivePlan business organization app to create a custom business plan. The platform will take you through business plan creation step by step with a few questions, including cash flow projections. Once created, you can tweak your business plan to account for new revenue sources, funding or inventory.
LivePlan requires a Standard ($15 monthly) or Premium ($30 monthly) subscription. The desktop platform is Google mobile-friendly, so you can log in on a mobile device. Visit the LivePlan website to learn more.
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Need to sign forms or email documents? CamScanner turns your smartphone camera into a scanner, creating PDF or JPG files you can save, email or print wirelessly. Once you take a picture of the document you want to scan, the app removes backgrounds, adjusts the angle and tilt, fixes issues with brightness or color and creates a high-resolution final document.
A CamScanner Basic account is free; you can upgrade to a Premium account starting at $4.99 per month. The CamScanner app is available for iOS
Even in our digital world, printed materials still play a big role for small businesses. From business cards to brochures, the right print job can make your brand look polished and professional. Online print services make it easy to order what you need right from your computer. They help keep your brand consistent, amp up your marketing, and save you time. In this article, we’ll explore the top printing services that give small businesses the edge they need.
Online printing services are taking over, and it’s easy to see why. They’re quick, simple to use, and often cheaper than traditional print shops. You get a wide range of options, from business cards to banners, all at your fingertips. Plus, fast turnaround times mean you get what you need when you need it.
So, what can you actually print with a printing service? It turns out quite a lot! Whether you’re sprucing up your office or getting the word out about your business, these services have you covered. Let’s dig into some of the things you can print and why each is important for your business.
These services help you create unique designs for your brand. Make your logo, flyers, or even your website look exactly how you want.
Think pens, mugs, and T-shirts with your brand on them. These items make it easy for people to remember you.
Need to print reports or manuals? These services offer high-quality document printing, so you look professional all the way.
From brochures to postcards, print the things that tell people what your business