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SHOP SMALL® SUMMER

American Express is finding new ways to help optimize your small business operations.

Explore curated offers paired with actionable insights and tips to help run and protect your business this summer.

Protect Your Business

Data Protection Strategies: How to Keep Your Data Safe And Secure

 

Learn why data security is important and how to protect data using these strategies.

 

 

9 Proactive Cyber Risk Management Strategies Enterprises Should Know

 

Read an overview of nine building blocks of a robust cybersecurity risk management program.

 

Protect Your Business from Disputes

 

 

Our Compelling Evidence policy gives you more ways to support your case for disputed charges.

 

3 Common Types of Disputes

 

 

Learn about 3 common types of disputes and ways to prevent them.

 

 

Build Your Best Team

Hire fast with a $200 credit

 

New customers can start posting Sponsored Jobs immediately with a $200 credit for new employer accounts. Exp. 12/31/24. See terms below.

 

6 Tips for Effective Interviewing and Hiring

 

Learn more about hiring tips that can help you systematically recruit strong candidates.

6 Business Tasks You Could Be Outsourcing

 

Read about the benefits of hiring others with specific expertise to effectively manage day-to-day operations.

Save 30% with Rocket Lawyer

 

New customers can start free and then save on a Rocket Legal+ membership to help with a variety of legal services. Exp. 12/31/24. See terms below.

5 Ways a Diverse Workforce Improves Your Business

 

Learn how a diverse workforce can improve your business.

 

Maintaining Morale in the Workplace

 

Keeping morale high among workers takes more than just the occasional party. Learn about how to boost worker morale.

 

6 Ways SBOs Can Consider Mental Health Benefits

 

These tips may help you beat the stigma around mental health to create a benefits package that helps your team.

 

Team-Building Activities to Help Your Employees Bond

 

These simple team-building exercises can help workers learn more about each other so they can achieve company goals – together.

Online Wholesale Made for Your Business

50% off your first order

 

Save up to $100 on your first order (excl. shipping and taxes) during the 7 days after you set up a new Faire account. Exp. 12/31/24. See terms below.

 

5 Ways to Revitalize Excess Inventory

 

Learn how to strategically repackage excess items while still giving your customers what they want.

 

Why Inventory Turnover Matters (and how to manage it)

 

Learn more about inventory turnover, the rate at which you can sell goods to customers.

Restaurant Management Made Easy

3 Months Free on New Contracts

 

Resy OS helps restaurants manage reservations, events, & more with 24/7 support and no cover fees. See terms below.

Five Ways to Turn First Time Diners Into Loyal Fans

 

Learn why should you invest in retaining existing customers in addition to finding new ones.

How to Fill Empty Seats and Create a Dream Guest List with Notify

 

Learn how Resy restaurants are blending hospitality with data and technology to provide incredible dining experiences.

Manage Your Business Finances

30% off QuickBooks Plans

 

New customers save 30% on QuickBooks Online Accounting and Payroll plans for 12 months. Exp. 12/31/24. See terms below.

Break-Even Analysis: Definition and 4 Strategic Benefits

 

Learn about break-even analysis and how to go about doing it, plus the key benefits for your business.

The Three Sources of Cash Flow for a Business

 

Read about cash flow sources to learn how to create a precise and informative cash-flow statement.

What's the Right Pricing Strategy for You?

 

Read about the countless factors to consider when setting pricing for your business.

 

10 Simple Ways to Cut Business Costs

 

Learn how to get started with cutting business costs to save you money in the long run.

 

When Developing Your Product Strategy, Think Beyond Pricing

 

Read about how to develop a product strategy by concentrating on your vision, market and competition.

 

*Terms and Conditions

 

Faire Offer Terms and Conditions:

This offer is made by Faire Wholesale, Inc. ("Faire") and not by American Express. To redeem the 50% (up to $100) discount offer you must first create a new Faire account by December 31, 2024 through this offer and make a purchase within seven (7) days of creating the new account. The 50% discount will automatically apply at checkout and will not apply to shipping and taxes. Your Faire account and the information you provide to Faire will be subject to Faire's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is not transferrable. Limit 1 offer redemption per American Express merchant. You will not earn 50% after your first order on your new Faire account, even if you do not earn the entire $100 discount on your first order. Fulfillment of the offer is the sole responsibility of Faire. Offer is subject to change at any time without notice to you.

 

Indeed Offer Terms and Conditions:

This offer is made by Indeed and is for $200 credit to post a sponsored job. To be eligible for this offer you must be a new Indeed employer account customer with a primary affiliated business address in the US. A new Indeed employer account customer is defined as someone who has never had an Indeed employer account. To redeem the offer, sign up for an Indeed employer account through the unique American Express offer landing page, choose your sponsored job budget, and post a sponsored job using a valid method of payment by 12/31/2024 at 11:59PM ET. Any unused credit will expire one year from account creation or immediately if you cancel your Indeed employer account, whichever occurs first. Credit not redeemable for cash. You will be auto-billed each month for your sponsored job budget program and will continue to be auto-billed depending on the sponsored job budget amount you choose. Your sponsored job budget will automatically renew unless you cancel pursuant to Indeed’s terms and conditions. Cancel anytime. Any information you provide to Indeed will be subject to Indeed’s privacy policy and terms of use. Fulfillment of the offer is the sole responsibility of Indeed. Offer is nontransferable. Offers are subject to change at any time without notice to you. Limit one offer per new customer.

 

Intuit QuickBooks Online Offer Terms and Conditions:

This offer is made by Intuit and is for 30% off the monthly price for  QuickBooks Online (“QBO”) Simple Start, Essentials, Plus or Advanced plans for Accounting (“Accounting”) and QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium or Elite plans for Payroll (“Payroll”) for the first 12 months of service, starting from the date you sign up. To be eligible for this offer you must be a new QuickBooks Online customer and sign up for the monthly plan using the “Buy Now” option on the dedicated American Express landing page. A new QuickBooks Online customer is defined as a customer that has not previously used their e-mail address for a subscription for Accounting (if seeking to redeem the offer for an Accounting plan) or Payroll (if seeking to redeem the offer for a Payroll plan). Discount does not apply to add-on services, fees (including additional employee fees and state sales tax filing fees), or applicable taxes. Offer is nontransferable. To redeem the offer, you must sign-up for a monthly QuickBooks Online Simple Start, Essentials, Plus or Advanced subscription plan for Accounting or a QuickBooks Online Payroll Core, Premium or Elite subscription plan for Payroll using the “Buy Now” option on the dedicated American Express landing page by December 31, 2024 at 11:59 EST. Your credit card will be auto-billed per month at the discounted offer price for your first year and will continue to be auto-billed monthly at QBO’s then-current regular monthly price thereafter. Your QBO subscription plan will automatically renew unless you cancel before the end of the relevant subscription term pursuant to QBO’s terms and conditions. To cancel your subscription at any time go to Account & Settings in QBO and select “Cancel.” Your cancellation will become effective at the end of the monthly billing period. You will not receive a pro-rated refund and your access and subscription benefits will continue for the remainder of the monthly billing period. Offer cannot be combined with any other QBO offer, including free trials that may be offered for the QBO service. Any information you provide QBO will be subject to Intuit’s privacy policies and terms of use. Fulfillment of the offer is the sole responsibility of Intuit. Offers are subject to change at any time without notice to you. Limit one offer per new customer.

 

ResyOS Offer Terms and Conditions: 

This offer is made by Resy and is for three months free when you sign a new annual ResyOS contract for a ResyOS Platform, Platform 360 or Full Stack subscription plan. To be eligible for this offer you must be a new ResyOS customer with a unique and verifiable restaurant name and business address. Restaurants that are part of a franchise are not eligible. To redeem the offer, fill out and submit the demo request form via Amex’s unique offer landing page, speak to a member of Resy’s sales team and sign a new, annual ResyOS contract. Your restaurant must be approved by Resy. After three free months, you will be auto-billed each month beginning in your fourth month and will continue to be auto-billed monthly at Resy’s current, regular Platform, Platform360 or Full Stack price thereafter (currently $249/mo, $399/mo or $899/mo, respectively). Your ResyOS subscription plan will automatically renew for additional periods equal to the expiring subscription term, unless you cancel before the end of the relevant subscription term pursuant to Resy’s terms and conditions. Any information you provide to Resy will be subject to Resy’s privacy policies and terms of use. Fulfillment of the offer is the sole responsibility of Resy. Offers are subject to change at any time without notice to you. Offer is nontransferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one offer per new ResyOS customer.

 

Rocket Lawyer Offer Terms and Conditions: 

This offer is made by Rocket Lawyer and is for 30% off an annual Rocket Legal+ membership. To be eligible for this offer, you must be a new Rocket Lawyer customer and sign up for an annual plan using the “Buy Now” option on the dedicated American Express landing page. A new Rocket Lawyer customer is defined as a customer that has not previously used their e-mail address for a paid Rocket Legal+ membership. Discount does not apply to add-on services, fees (including additional employee fees and state sales tax filing fees), or applicable taxes. Offer is nontransferable. To redeem the offer, you must sign-up for an annual Rocket Legal+ membership using the “Buy Now” option on the dedicated American Express landing page by December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. After signing up, you will have a 7-day free trial prior to being billed for the annual membership. After the expiration of the free trial, your credit card will be billed for an annual Rocket Legal+ membership at $167.92, 30% off the full price of $239.88. Your Rocket Legal+ membership plan will automatically renew annually at 30% off of the then-current annual membership price unless you cancel before the end of the membership term pursuant to Rocket Lawyer’s terms and conditions. To cancel or downgrade your membership, including during the free trial, call (877) 881-0947 Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm PST, or login to your account online at any time and go to Account Settings, select “Downgrade” Or “Change plan”, and follow the instructions. Your cancellation will become effective at the end of the billing period. You will not receive a pro-rated refund and your membership benefits will continue for the remainder of the already paid annual billing period. After cancellation, you will still have access to the documents you created and previous responses to your legal questions by logging into your account. If you cancel before the expiration of the free 7-day trial, your credit card will not be charged. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Any information you provide to Rocket Lawyer will be subject to Rocket Lawyer’s privacy policy and applicable terms of use located at www.rocketlawyer.com. Fulfillment of the Offer is the sole responsibility of Rocker Lawyer. Offers are subject to change at any time without notice to you. Limit one offer per new customer.