Small Business Saturday...Sleep is Your Super Power...Paying Yourself

Welcome back to SmallTLK. I am the editor of CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and each week I bring you the latest news and resources impacting small businesses. Things to know this week…

Get Ready for Small Business Saturday: Small Business Saturday is only a few weeks away but it’s not too late for you to sign up and get ready. Here’s how to sign up to appear on the official Small Business Saturday map. If you’re not sure how to make the most of the day, here are five expert tips on what you can do—no matter what kind of business you run. And, here are five emerging retail trends you can adopt for Small Business Saturday and beyond.?

Sleep It Off: Are you getting enough sleep? We all know how important sleep is to both physical and mental health, but maybe you haven’t considered how important it is to your business success. That’s the case made by Robert Roy Britt, author of “Make Sleep Your Superpower” (2022). “Efficient and effective sleep is vital to effective leadership, in small business or otherwise.” Here’s more on what Britt has to say about how much sleep you need and how to make sure it’s high quality sleep. You can learn more about how scientists have found that good sleep helps entrepreneurs make better decisions here.

Are You Making Enough Money? Entrepreneurs are notorious for working hard and paying themselves last, but that’s not the way to sustain long-term business ownership. If you’re not sure whether it’s time to pay yourself or how much, here's a guide on how to figure it out. After all, you’re worth it, right?

Jeanette Mulvey is a small business journalist and expert. She currently serves as Editor in Chief of CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. You can subscribe to Jeanette’s small business coaching newsletter here.?