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WE'RE DOING BIG THINGS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.  

American Express is more than just another card company, we're your go-to resource for your business - with the tools to help make your business dreams a reality.

Amex Shop Small logo

WE'RE DOING BIG THINGS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.  

American Express is more than just another card company, we're your go-to resource for your business - with the tools to help make your business dreams a reality.

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.

When we created Shop Small®, we wanted to do more than support small business—we wanted to start a movement.

 

Since 2010, that movement—and our unwavering commitment to small business— continues to grow. 

THE START OF SHOP SMALL®

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The Beginning

 

American Express cares deeply about communities and believes small businesses are at the core of every thriving neighborhood.

 

That's why — in the midst of the recession in 2010 — we created Small Business Saturday® on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses.

Gaining Momentum Nationwide

 

The first Small Business Saturday in 2010 was a success. As the Shop Small Movement gained momentum, in 2011 the Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of the day, with officials from all 50 states participating.

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Small Adds Up – All Year Long

 

Small Business Saturday continues to be an annual holiday shopping tradition - just one part of the larger Shop Small Movement that helps support small businesses every day and everywhere.

START, GROW AND THRIVE WITH AMEX.

American Express is here to help with a suite of resources, tools and solutions for your business.

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