SCORE Tells Small Businesses to Prepare for Another Busy Holiday Shopping Season

The revenues for Thanksgiving week in 2017 was up by 33% from 2016. And according to SCORE, small businesses better be ready for another busy holiday shopping season in 2018.The organization, which mentors small business owners, is bullish on the 2018 season, predicting sales will remain strong. This optimism is driven by a continuing trend toward e-commerce from data SCORE compiled.The data is in an infographic titled, “Prepare Your Small Business for the Holiday Season.”For small businesses, this is great news, but owners have to get ready ahead of time to address the rush. Running out inventory or not being able to serve your customers might be the last time you see them. According to SCORE, in 2017 consumer spending was particularly heavy around Thanksgiving week. This resulted in 43% of Americans shopping or dining at independently-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday.