Last year, American Express started what is now known as "Small Business Saturday," to take place the day after Black Friday. It's to promote the growth of local small businesses and direct sales reps the same way our Black Friday shopping helps put those big chain stores back in the black. I know I just posted about this, but I want to remind everyone about the Small Business Christmas Challenge I posed the other day... If you Christmas shop from your favorite direct sales ladies, it will help them create Christmas for their families as well.
Direct sales reps and consultants make up the majority of what are considered "small businesses" in America, and they directly impact the income of the people you're buying from. Over 15 million people in the US are involved in DS, so it shouldn't be too hard for you to find a friend whose trying to provide for her family through her DS company. (http://www.directselling411.com/about-direct-selling/)
Do something good with your Christmas shopping this year, and support your local family owned restaurant, buddy from college who sells candles, or creative mom friend from your play group that makes adorable hats and outfits for babies. The options are endless.
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