Shop Locally in the Sharon Area on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Sharon. "It's the small merchant who provides the specialized, personalized service the Big Box dealers cannot," said Merry Cutler, owner of Annie's Book Stop in Sharon. "The Big Boxes have, indeed, more stock, and, most likely, lower prices. …

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Where to Find the Best Black Friday Deals in the Area

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday rule the shopping roost after Thanksgiving.

If you have a black belt in Black Friday shopping, listen up: area big-box retailers are gearing up to dazzle bargain hunters on Black Friday!  Not to be outdone, Target and Best Buy are also planning all-out holiday shopping assaults. According to an ad leaked online, Target's best deals will be for TVs, a Nook, a Nikon camera and an XBOX 360 Kinect bundle. At Best Buy, doorbusters include deals on TVs, phones and Samsung laptop bundles. Walmart will offer three items at low prices—an iPad, a TV and a Blu-ray player.  According to TheBlackFriday.com, several other stores will also have doorbuster sales at midnight on Friday, including Kohl's.  For the early morning traditionalists, some stores will open at 4 a.m. with special sales. If …

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Patch Partners Supports Small Businesses in Sharon

AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong gives advice to small business owners via Patch Partners.

There are several small businesses in Sharon. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in Sharon for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong may stand behind a global brand, but he believes in the power of small businesses. In his recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, he offered his insight into what can set a small business above the rest of the competition. Small businesses can hold a lot of power if they are intuitive with their customer base, Armstrong said. “Small businesses can be nimble and can have intimate relationships with their …

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Small Business Owner Offers Tips for Expanding Services

Small business owner Linda Fuller offers tips for growing your business and offering more services to expand cliental .

There are several small businesses in Sharon. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in Sharon for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. Small business owner Linda Fuller is no stranger to starting a business from the ground up. In her recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, she offers insight into how she expanded her business’s services from just flowers to wine, beer and gourmet gift baskets at Lake Anne Florist in Reston, Virginia. Homework must be done first, she said. “Research what’s compatible with your own products and services, what the current trends are and what your …

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, Nov. 26

Attend Small Business Saturday at the Village Toy Shop.

"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Attend Small Business Saturday at the Village Toy Shop Join the Village Toy Shop for Small Business Saturday.  Get your $20 for $10 worth of merchandise coupon here. 2. Attend a concert EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Sharon, 259 Norwood St., will host performer Kevin McIssac at 2:30 p.m. 3. Study Torah Temple Sinai of Sharon hosts Torah study from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 4. Explore Borderland State Park Borderland State Park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset. 5. Check out a new art exhibit Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Gallery's new fall exhibit "Natural Expressions and Indigenous Colors," featuring the paintings of Farnaz …

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