We are nearly a week away from the largest shopping day of the year. Black Friday is known as a make it or break it day in the large retail business. On this day let’s try to remember the shops on Main street in Andover and North Andover. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and a few purchases go a long way. Here are a few ideas for gift giving this year. Something cool from Izzy’s Emporium in Andover. A gift certificate to the Loft or Joe Fish in North Andover. Sweets from Sweet Mimi’s in Andover. How about a gift certificate from Salon Forza in Andover. Just a few ideas… car washes… gas cards the ideas are endless.