Proudly Canadian Owned
Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians agree that supporting locally owned businesses feels more important now than it did at this time last year. Showcase your business’s Canadian identity using our Proudly Canadian Owned Toolkit.
Printed Poster
Posters are printed on 11” x 17” gloss poster paper and UV coated to prevent colour fading.
Social Media Images
Includes one profile picture and one post image, for use on your preferred social media platform(s).
To learn more visit SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca.
Small Business Saturday®
November 28, 2026
Small Business Saturday® is the perfect opportunity to encourage your customers to shop small and support local.
Use these free, ready-to-use resources to promote your business before and on Small Business Saturday. Download what works for you and start spreading the word.
Plan and Promote
Get ready for Small Business Saturday.
A little planning can help you make the most of the day. Use our Event Planning Checklist to organize your activities, then customize our Customer Email Templates to let customers know what you have planned and encourage them to visit, shop or book with you.
Printable Posters
Show customers you're taking part.
Display a Small Business Saturday poster in your business to let customers know you’re participating and encourage them to shop local on November 28.
Digital Media
Spread the word.
Download ready-to-use Small Business Saturday graphics to share with your customers and community. Need help getting started? Check out our Social Media Posting Guide for simple tips on what and when to post.
Social Media Graphics
Customizable Templates
Make your Small Business Saturday posts your own.
Customize these templates with your own photos, business details and messaging, then share them with your customers.
About Small Business Saturday®
Small Business Saturday is celebrated each year on the last Saturday in November, to champion shopping local at the start of the busy holiday shopping season. It is run by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the country’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses, and sponsored by American Express ®.
To learn more visit cfib.ca/saturday
Did you know that for every dollar spent at a small business 66 cents stays local, compared to just 11 cents from the same amount spent at a multinational? Spread the word using our #SmallBusinessEveryDay Toolkit and thank your customers for keeping their loonies local.
CFIB's #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign is sponsored by Scotiabank, Interac, and Chase.
Customizable Images
Use your own photos to personalize our templates. Templates available for social media images and Facebook cover photos.
Social Media Toolkit
Images available in multiple options and sizes plus tips and suggested text.
To learn more visit SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca.
Big Thank You Contest
June 29 to July 13
Get nominated. Win $4,000!
Encourage your customers to submit a thank you message for your business. If selected in one of our weekly draws, they win $1,500 and you win $4,000. In addition, a bonus prize of $4,000 will be awarded to the most nominated business!
You can enter too by thanking your favourite small businesses, business clients, or vendors. Visit www.smallbusinesseveryday.ca for contest rules and to learn more.
Social media images and contest tip sheet including suggested text. Available in English and French.
Use your own image and a personal message to thank your customers.
Big Thank You Contest
June 29 to July 13
Get nominated. Win $4,000!
Encourage your customers to submit a thank you message for your business. If selected in one of our weekly draws, they win $1,500 and you win $4,000. In addition, a bonus prize of $4,000 will be awarded to the most nominated business!
You can enter too by thanking your favourite small businesses, business clients, or vendors. Visit www.smallbusinesseveryday.ca for contest rules and to learn more.
Use your own image and a personal message to thank your customers.
Social media images and contest tip sheet including suggested text. Available in English and French.
Printable + Digital. Use in-store, on social media, in emails, or on digital screens to promote the Big Thank You Contest. Available in English and French.
Big Thank You Contest
June 29 to July 13
Get nominated. Win $4,000!
Encourage your customers to submit a thank you message for your business. If selected in one of our weekly draws, they win $1,500 and you win $4,000. In addition, a bonus prize of $4,000 will be awarded to the most nominated business!
You can enter too by thanking your favourite small businesses, business clients, or vendors. Visit www.smallbusinesseveryday.ca for contest rules and to learn more.
Social media images and contest tip sheet including suggested text. Available in English and French.
Use your own image and a personal message to thank your customers.
Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians agree that supporting locally owned businesses feels more important now than it did at this time last year.
Showcase your business’s Canadian identity using our Proudly Canadian Owned Toolkit.
Posters are printed on 11” x 17” gloss poster paper and UV coated to prevent colour fading. Available in English and French.
Print your own poster to display in your business. Available in English and French.
Includes one profile picture and one post image, for use on your preferred social media platform(s). Available in English and French.
Small Business Saturday
November 30, 2024
Small Business Saturday is the perfect opportunity to attract holiday shoppers with special sales or appreciation events.
Promote shopping local this holiday season using our Small Business Saturday Toolkit.
Small Business Saturday is presented by CFIB in partnership with American Express®
