Despite a weak economy, 46 percent of small-business owners anticipate strong holiday sales, up from 37 percent last year, a recent survey by Constant Contact shows. But less than 20 percent of them think jewelry will be the holiday's No. 1 gift.

According to the survey, which polled more than 600 small-business owners between Dec. 31 and Jan. 9, 41 percent think flowers will be the most popular gift, followed by dinner (23 percent), jewelry (18 percent) and chocolate (14 percent).

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