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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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of small businesses surveyed reported the pandemic had a large or moderately negative effect on their business. The current report is part of a series of surveys designed to measure how the pandemic is affecting the nation’s small businesses, and the results are sobering. Census, 67.5% In 2020, U.S. consumers spent $6.3 Richer Poorer.

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3 Companies That Give Back to the Community Year-Round

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And that doesn’t just mean bountiful gifts to friends and family. This hashtag-driven holiday generated $3.1 According to the Giving USA annual philanthropy report, corporate giving totaled $29.48 While some companies opt for one-time gifts, social enterprises build giving back into the fabric of their operations.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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Often, the holidays serendipitously morph into a time we reflect on the past year, to take stock of what and who we’re proud of and give thanks for how far we’ve come. Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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Pets as Part of the Family

Small Business Labs

The article reports that 62% of Americans have a pet in their household, with Gen Xers (71%) and Millennials (65%) the two largest pet owning generations. The article has a great quote on pet humanization: Forty-five percent of owners buy birthday presents for their pets, and 64% buy them gifts on holidays.

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5 Etiquette Lessons for the Workplace

On The Job

Do you get the boss a holiday gift this year? Remembering you don't owe anyone a holiday gift. It can be seen a "currying favor" to give the boss a gift, and you don't owe a colleague a present even if he or she gives you one. That's why I thought it was a good issue to explore for my Gannett/USA Today column.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

If you need to write/send your holiday cards then look at your calendar and schedule it in. You can make that first step easier by supporting yourself: comfy clothes, your favorite music, an organizing buddy, etc. Whenever we write our goals and report our progress to someone, we are far more likely to reach the goals we set.

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