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Local Mauldin Small Businesses can Reap Benefits from Retailer's Survey Results

A recently released annual small business survey shows that seven out of 10 small business owners are optimistic about the future, but, 52 percent need a larger marketing budget to grow; the majority – or two-thirds – spend about $2,000 a year on it. To give entrepreneurs a boost, Staples new β€œGive Your Small Business the Push It Needs” contest will give five small businesses $50,000 each in local television advertising. There is even an option to take $10,000 in cash.

Here is the link to the Facebook contest:Β  www.facebook.com/staples

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