WilliamsonMarkets: 11 Tips To Get Ready for Small Business Saturday By Karen Chronister

Small Business Saturday falls on November 25, 2017, smack dab in the middle of the biggest shopping weekend. Last year, the holiday weekend racked up a reported $15 billion dollars in sales. Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday celebrates local shopping at community businesses. It’s true, shoppers are primed to get out early and spend in anticipation of blow-out sales. Small Business Saturday, however, is a breath-catcher between foot traffic on Black Friday—what better way to wear off Thanksgiving calories—and sit-in-your-pajamas-Cyber-Monday. "We love Small Business Saturday! Our locations celebrate it every year. This year we're hosting our annual Holiday Village at Homestead Manor, which hosts a curated lineup of local craft artisans [...]

By |November 15th, 2017|Williamson Markets|Comments Off on WilliamsonMarkets: 11 Tips To Get Ready for Small Business Saturday By Karen Chronister

WilliamsonMarkets: The Typical Visitor To Williamson County And How To Capture Their Business By Karen Chronister

Williamson County receives accolades every year for lifestyle, entertainment, dining, family-oriented street events, and more. That’s a powerful way to attract visitors, and we do, in the tens of thousands. So, it’s a smart, savvy move for your Williamson County business to get to know the typical tourist and visitor. Seize opportunities to serve them—and don’t be shy about vying for their business. Most CVBs (Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus) have up-to-date demographics on visitors, while most Chamber of Commerce’s have information on upcoming conventions and business gatherings. Why does knowing the “typical” or “anticipated” visitor and their habits matter? They have wants and needs when they roll into our town that we can meet while [...]

By |November 9th, 2017|Williamson Markets|Comments Off on WilliamsonMarkets: The Typical Visitor To Williamson County And How To Capture Their Business By Karen Chronister