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American Express Announces 2021 Small Business Saturday Campaign
With the 12th annual Small Business Saturday just around the corner, American Express has announced details about its 2021 campaign. This year's Small Business Saturday will be observed on November 27th. Ahead of that date, Amex is rolling out a new marketing campaign, Google Shopping collaboration, an online marketplace for Black-owned businesses, and more. First, American Express has launched a nationwide marketing campaign. This includes once again offering free downloadable...
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7 Ways to Make Small Business Saturday a Success
It’s almost here once again: this year’s Small Business Saturday will be held on November 27th. With the now 11-year-old holiday continually gaining popularity and importance, it’s imperative that entrepreneurs across the nation take advantage of this retail holiday — especially after the challenging year that was 2020. Even if you’re just learning about this special day now, the good news is that it’s not too late for you and...
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Wage Growth Among Small Businesses Hit Record High October
Slowly but surely, the United States is adding back jobs that were lost at the start of the pandemic. At the same time, several businesses have reported being unable to fill open positions, leading some to increase compensation. Now, the latest Paychex IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch figures show that wage growth is continuing to accelerate. According to the report, hourly earnings hit an average of $29.77. That marks...
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American Express Launches Business Checking Account, Debit Card
After years of proving to be a small business ally, American Express has announced a new offering for business owners. This week, Amex introduced its Business Checking account aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. While the offering will connect with existing Amex Business Credit Cards, it will also include a Business Debit Card — the first ever issued by American Express in the United States. In terms of benefits, the...
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American Express Revamps Platinum Business Card, Hikes Annual Fee
Earlier this year, American Express updated its iconic Platinum Card, adding new benefits while also increasing the annual fee. Now, it's the Business version of the card's turn for a refresh. Recently, Amex announced a new slate of perks for Business Platinum, including new rewards categories, credits, and more. The first update to the Business Platinum comes to its Membership Rewards earning potential. In addition to earning 1.5x points on...
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Credit Strong for Business Overview
For small business owners, business credit can be a bit of a mystery. Not only are there separate business credit bureaus but they often have different scoring models than those familiar to consumers. Further complicating matters is that, in some cases, business owners will rely on their personal credit to obtain financing for their businesses, perhaps leading them to not even know that business credit exists. However, with Credit Strong's...
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