WorkCompOne today announced its participation in this year’s Small Business Saturday on November 24, 2012. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local, independently owned small businesses.

American Express, founder of Small Business Saturday, is preparing for the third annual initiative. Small Business Saturday falls on the day after Black Friday, traditionally the kickoff of the holiday season and a major shopping day for large retailers. American Express founded Small Business Saturday in 2010 to help small businesses gain more exposure during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. In 2011, millions of consumers shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday.

WorkCompOne recognizes the importance of supporting small business because of the jobs they help create and the culture they instill in local communities. According to the Small Businesses Association, small businesses nationwide have accounted for 65% of net new jobs created over the past 17 years and represent 99.7% of all employer firms.

WorkCompOne is where small business owners go to buy workers’ compensation insurance. The online insurance destination provides an easy and secure way to get work comp and general liability quotes in minutes. Employers can start a free, no-obligation quote online, at their convenience. Learn more about how WorkCompOne supports small businesses.

GETTING INVOLVED IN SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

American Express has created a variety of ways to help raise awareness about the importance of supporting small businesses and motivate consumers to Shop Small® at ShopSmall.com, including:

• Free online advertising for qualifying small business owners
• Social media tools to help local businesses spread the word about Small Business Saturday
• Personalized point-of-purchase materials for small business owners to show their involvement in the program
• Searchable map where consumers can search for American Express Card accepting small businesses near them

About WorkCompOne

WorkCompOne is an online insurance agency that’s changing workers’ compensation insurance by bringing together best practices in technology and insurance. The team at WorkCompOne has built an easy, new way for businesses to secure workers’ compensation insurance online. Founded in 2011, WorkCompOne offers coverage to businesses of all sizes through its online platform, best-in-class customer service and partnership with leading national carriers.