Congratulations to all of our Elevate Together Recipients! We had a fantastic time celebrating you all! @Officedepot Elevate Together USHCC

❤️ This Veterans Day, Support Veteran-Owned Businesses! On this special day, we honor those who have served our country. A meaningful way to show gratitude is by supporting veteran-owned businesses. #ShopLocal #VeteranEntrepreneurs

🌍 Happy #WorldKindnessDay ! Business owners can inspire their teams to give back to the community! Volunteering helps to strengthen team bonds and create a culture of compassion. #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #TeamBuilding

🌟 Get Ready for #BlackFriday! A great marketing tactic is to use engaging videos demonstrating your products in real-life scenarios. This helps potential customers visualize the benefits and applications of your products, encouraging them to make a purchase.

🌟 National Entrepreneurship Month is here and we are proud to highlight Elevate Together® Grant Recipient Razor King. Join us in supporting this small business and learn more at razorkingllc.com #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth

💡 Business Mentors Matter Behind many successful entrepreneurs is a great mentor. Business mentors provide guidance, share valuable experience, and help navigate challenges along the way. Learn more about our mentorship program at elevatetogether.org

🛍️ Online business owners! Consider offering flexible payment options such as Klarna or Afterpay. These solutions can increase conversions, attract new customers, and boost loyalty. Make it easier for shoppers to say yes this Black Friday! #BlackFridayDeals #BusinessTips

🌟In celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month, we are proud to spotlight T’s Tasty Tater Salad, an Elevate Together® Grant Recipient based in Philadelphia. Support this small business and learn more at tstastytater.com #ShopLocal #SupportLocal

🚀 Maximize Your Black Friday Sales! Talk to your customers this holiday season. Give them options. For example, if someone buys a camera, recommend a camera bag or a lens as an addition. #BlackFriday #BlackFridayDeals #BusinessTips

🌟 Happy Small Business Day! We are grateful for the incredible businesses that we’ve had the privilege to support. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your success! Let’s continue to uplift our small business community together. #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #SmallBizSaturday

❤️ We are ecstatic to share this testimonial from grant recipient - Marianela Nanninga, CEO of To Do Robotics Follow them for more information on robotics---> Todo Robotics LLC #ElevateTogether #BusinessGrowth #BusinessSupport #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMentorship

Gerry Smith, CEO of The ODP Corporation, and his executive leadership team recognized that many small businesses in underserved communities faced significant challenges and created a more level playing field for these businesses, which led to the launch of Elevate Together®.

Leverage user-generated content! This is a great way to engage your customers and strengthen your relationship with them. You can encourage them to share videos/pictures of themselves using your product or perhaps the impact of your services.

Elevate Together® partners with many community organizations such as the National Urban League, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and others to provide education, access, and aid that accelerates the development of underserved small businesses.

❤️ Another touching testimonial from grant recipient - Anitria Odum @phillycakelady, owner of 4 Every Occasion Bakery, Philadelphia’s Premier Specialty Cake & Cupcake Boutique. ⁠ For some delicious pastries, visit 4everyoccasioncakes.com.

Be optimized for mobile! A lot of people shop online, especially during this season, but many of those people are shopping using their phones. Optimize your website to create an experience that is just as seamless on a phone or tablet as it is on a computer.

❤️ Wow! What a heartfelt testimonial from Xochitl Carmona, founder of @werkmija. We are so proud to be a part of your entrepreneurial journey! ⁠ #ElevateTogether #BusinessGrowth #BusinessSupport #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMentorship

We are always stronger together! On International Human Solidarity Day, let us celebrate our shared commitment to supporting one another in the face of adversity. #InternationalHumanSolidarityDay #ElevateTogether #Solidarity

Your customers are both your reason for staying in business and potential ambassadors for attracting new customers. Train your staff well on proper customer service, because the customer’s experience throughout their shopping should be your priority.

Thank you, Yessenia, for sharing such a beautiful message about the impact of our program. We’re so pleased to be a part of your journey.❤️ It’s wonderful to know that our grant has made a meaningful impact, and we’re here to continue supporting your success.