Organize – Since it will be almost impossible to match the deals of the big box stores yourself, you might want to talk to a few of the other small businesses around town and see if you can’t come up with some collaborative deals.For example, say you are a gift shop and you team up with a local bakery. The two of you determine a collective dollar amount that will result in a discount at the store of the customer’s choice. Perhaps they spend $50 at your shop, they can take the receipt to the bakery for 15% off their purchase. Or, they spend $50 in the bakery and want a 10% discount off an item in your shop. It’s all positive business for both locations!

Black Friday doesn’t have to be downtime. Use the day’s inherent qualities to make it work for you. You know that customers will be frazzled, so give them a place to relax. You know you can’t offer competitive deals by yourself, but joining forces with other small businesses could be the difference between twiddling your thumbs all day and having to change the register tape multiple times.

The marketing for Black Friday has already been done, all you have to do is use it!

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