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Small Business Center

5 Marketing Strategies to Capitalize on Black Friday

November 10, 2022

Lots of small businesses will vie for shoppers’ attention on Black Friday. Here are five marketing strategies from Small Business Trends to stay ahead of the game:

  1. Consider offering an Early Black Friday sale. Hosting a sale before Black Friday is a way to get ahead of competitors.
  2. Host a flash sale. Offering a discount or promotion for a limited period of time can generate excitement and drive traffic.
  3. Offer exclusive deals for email subscribers. This builds loyalty and connection with your customers.
  4. Run a contest or giveaway. Contests are a way to engage with your customers and establish future communications with them. Consider asking people to put down their contact info in order to be entered.
  5. Team up with other local businesses. Partnering with a nearby business on promotions and giveaways is a great way to get exposure to new customers and show your support for the community.

For more, read 20 Fantastic Marketing Ideas for Black Friday in Small Business Trends.

By Rebecca Meiser

Contributor, Commerce + Communities Today and Small Business Center

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