special. after nearly three years of relentless pressure is brought on by the pandemic, and supply chain snag and economic uncertainty, small business owners may have a chance to breathe this holiday season. people are wanting to be out, wanting to dress up. we are really looking forward to a strong season. ability of women s clothing boutique in chicago, owner jim endemic coy waits all year for the party that happens today. small business saturday. it has historically been our highest revenue generating day, single day of the year. so the stores packed. people are patient. they come in, there are lines forming out the door. in fact, nearly a quarter of annual revenue from small businesses comes from hall holiday sales. a majority of owners are feeling optimistic. 64% believe this year s sales will out pass pace the 2021 season. that said, recovery hasn t been easy. with more than 60% of small businesses struggling to compete with bigger chains in