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Business News
What’s on the Menu of This Restaurant’s $50,000 Thanksgiving Dinner?
Bust out your solid-gold Pilgrim hat and dig in!
By Dan Bova
Business News
A Billion Dollars of Turkeys and Other Thanksgiving Numbers to Gobble Up
Here's a snapshot of what to expect Nov. 24.
By Nina Zipkin
Entrepreneurs
Here Are the Stores That Will Be Open on Thanksgiving Day
A small number of retailers will keep their doors closed on the holiday, and one will even keep them shut on Black Friday.
By Rose Leadem
Entrepreneurs
Startups That Can Rescue Your Thanksgiving
Use these services so you can enjoy the holiday, rather than stress over it.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
Forget Cyber Monday: Here Are the 2015 Holiday Retail Sales Trends
What's clear is that marketers are wasting time and losing customers during the holidays.
By Jerry Jao
Buying a Franchise
Each Thanksgiving, This Franchisee Stops Selling and Starts Serving (From the Heart)
Eric Holm is part of Golden Corral's 'Helpings from the Heart' effort, which provides 20,000 meals to Central Florida residents.
By Joan Oleck
Entrepreneurs
Be Thankful for the Sense of Humor That Lets You Laugh About What Isn’t Really So Funny
The reversible thumb and the capacity to laugh at situations you'd prefer you weren't mired in are two attributes unique to humans.
By Jeff Boss
Building a Business
5 Ways to Earn the Business of Customers Who’d Rather Shop on Cyber Monday
This entrepreneur predicts a shift from the craziness of Black Friday to the digital shopping extravaganza after the weekend.
By Peter Gasca
Thought Leaders
Businesses Giving Thanks and Giving Back This Holiday Season
Did you know that taking a selfie can help address poverty?
Business News
At Wal-Mart, Cyber Monday Now Starts on Sunday
The world's largest retailer has decided to launch 2,000 online-only specials at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.
By Reuters
Entrepreneurs
Picking the Right Wine for Thanksgiving
Show your entrepreneurial spirit by drinking something unconventional on Thanksgiving.
By Tracy Byrnes
Marketing
Holiday Cheer or Clever Marketing? REI Not So Suddenly Opts Out of Black Friday.
Aw, how sweet. There's even a viral hashtag to fuel the heartfelt marketing fire.
Marketing
Transform Seasonal Shoppers Into Loyal Shoppers Year-Round
Harness these six methods to secure new customers for the long haul.
Business News
The Woman Who Sells Thanksgiving
You've probably never heard of Jen Ehresmann, but she is one of the highest-ranking women in the $18-billion turkey industry.
By Matt McCue
Building a Business
Why 2014 Has Been a Good Year — and Next Year May Be Even Better
Economic and technology improvements have given professional services companies much to appreciate.
Building a Business
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Shopping and Shipping This Holiday Season (Infographic)
Be prepared for the annual race to send packages to all corners by doing the proper advance legwork.
Business News
5 Ways to Show Gratitude Every Single Day
This time of year everyone is expressing gratitude but this sort of mentality needs to occur all year long.
By Laura Stack
Entrepreneurs
Too Bad We Can’t Store Calories in the Cloud
We came up with three hypothetical inventions that would make Thanksgiving more enjoyable.
Buying a Franchise
Why Pizza Hut Expects to Set a Sales Record on Thanksgiving Eve
For pizza chains, the day before Thanksgiving is one of the five busiest days of the year.
By Kate Taylor
Thought Leaders
Don’t Be a Turkey in How You Communicate Appreciation to Your Staff
Clueless managers might fall short in expressing their thanks on the eve of Thanksgiving. Here's what to do.
By Paul White
Marketing
6 Ways to Increase the Success of Your Holiday-Email-Marketing Campaign
Businesses should consider the following tips for what it can and should do to improve the odds of its holiday emails being opened and clicked on.
By Paul Ford
Buying a Franchise
How These 8 Restaurant Chains Are Mixing Up Their Menus for Thanksgiving
Don't want to spend Thanksgiving in the kitchen? Find out which restaurant chains are branching out to serve turkey – or turkey ice cream cake -- this year.
By Kate Taylor
Thought Leaders
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Surviving Thanksgiving Dinner
Have a plan for keeping your cool when the people who love you and don't understand what you do or why offer painfully obvious advice.
Thought Leaders
3 Reasons You Should Adopt an Attitude of Gratitude
Being thankful isn't just for Thanksgiving. Adopting some of these techniques can help you become a better entrepreneur.
By Adam Toren
Marketing
Want a Black Friday Deal? Show Up Naked.
Desigual is hosting an 'Undie Party' where the first 100 customers who show up wearing only their underwear on Nov. 25 receive a free outfit.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
5 Major Retailers That Are Doing Black Friday Differently
This year, stores are opening up shop earlier than ever on Black Friday. Check out how retail giants like Kmart, Walmart and Target are planning to start off the holiday sales season.
By Kate Taylor