Small businesses are still struggling to fill open positions ahead of the holiday rush, reports NPR.

Holiday shopping season is always high-stakes for Saxon Shoes in Virginia — a time when people shop for several pairs at once and splurge on pricy winter boots. 

Small Businesses should see a boost on Small Business Saturday as 34% of Americans say they plan on shopping locally this year, reports CNBC.

Over one-third of Americans (34%) say they plan to shop on Small Business Saturday, a rebound from 2020, but spending during the holiday promotional day has not returned to the levels seen before the pandemic, according to a new CNBC|Momentive Small Business Survey

According to Forbes, there are several ways to keep your business afloat during difficult times. 

Keeping your small business afloat during the best of times can be challenging. But when you hit a difficult season in your business, it can feel downright impossible.