In the News: Our Favorite Black Friday Deals for Small Businesses

The Small Business Breakdown crew got together this Black Friday to discuss their favorite deals that are best for small businesses and their owners.

Check out what each of our panelists picked, mostly new tech gadgets, that can help you upgrade your work tools or maybe expand the tech you use to help run your business.

Small Business Breakdown hosted this show to help you sort through the massive clutter of Black Friday deals you’ve already seen and will continue seeing through Cyber Monday and most of the holiday season.

Watch the full show below …

 

 

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Square Report Highlights Wage Growth, Tipping Trends, and Inflation Impact in Full-Service Restaurants

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FedEx Prepares to Handle Holiday Shipping Surge with New Tracking Features and Expanded Services

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Florida Labor-Staffing Company Owner Pleads Guilty to $9.5 Million Tax Fraud and Money Laundering

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Small Businesses Project Holiday Sales to Drive a Third of Annual Revenue

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