Here are some examples of the types of “specials” you could offer…
- Buy a $50 gift card and receive an extra $10
- Have in-store entertainment
- Host a free basket raffle for those who spend more than $50
- Have vendors doing on-site demos, live music, and offer a discount
- Create a specialty Small Business Saturday quick-serve lunch menu, or dinner, or drink. You could tack on a $1-5 to the drink price and tell them you are donating these funds to a specific charity (e.g. Toys for Tots etc.)
- If you are collecting for a local charity, ask them to bring in a canned food item to receive an additional $5 off
- Have a special clearance section for items that are 50% off of more
- Other offers could be: 10-30% discounts, free dessert with purchase of entrée, free gift with purchase over $50, complimentary cookies and hot cider, raffles or drawings for their customers – it’s entirely up to you!