Shop in Lawrenceville on Small Business Saturday

Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in Lawrenceville?

Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Lawrenceville and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its …

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Small Business Saturday Deals in Downtown Lawrenceville

Shops on the square have some great offers for Small Business Saturday on November 24th.

In celebration of Small Business Saturday, a number of Lawrenceville retailers are offering deals to get people in the door and shopping. Here are some of those special offers: Do you know of any other local businesses offering deals for Small Business Saturday? Tell us about it in the comments section below.

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Is Your Business Participating in Small Business Saturday?

Small business Saturday is Saturday, November 24th.

Business Spotlight

Pamper Your Pooch at Swanky Paws Pet Spa

This new pet spa opened in Lawrenceville, Ga. near Sugarloaf Mills just a few weeks ago.

Name: Barbara Johnston and Angela Smutny Business Name: Swanky Paws Pet Spa What are your hours? Monday through Friday 7:30-6, Saturday and Sunday 10-5 How long have you been in business? We just opened in Lawrenceville in October of 2012! What does your business do? We provide grooming for all breeds of dogs and cats holiday boarding, and small dog daycare (less than 25 lbs.) How many employees do you have? Two Why did you start your business? We saw that there was a definite need for our services in this area. We have a combined 30 years of grooming experience, and have always wanted to branch out on our own. With the re-branding of Sugarloaf Mills Mall and the holiday season upon us, there is a lack of pet grooming and daycare located …

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