11/27/2021
Support and celebrate Small Business Saturday!
How to support small businesses for free:
* Share their posts on social media. Watch for updates and inspiring posts from a business. Small business owners are getting creative with unique ways to serve you so keep in touch via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc. And share β itβs good exposure for them.
* Write a review. Now more than ever, a review about customer service or awesome products will make a difference. Help them show up online as a 5 star business to help them attract new customers.
* Tell a family member or friend about a small business you love. Use word of mouth to support your favorite small businesses. Your family members or friends will likely trust and remember them more if it is shared personally.
* Sign-up for newsletters. Showing support for your favorite small businesses newsletter helps them know you are a fan. It also can notify you of any virtual events or special promotions.
* Comment something nice. One easy way to support small businesses is simply commenting on their post. It can be words of encouragement, a reply to their product, or even a nice hello.
* Tag a friend. Many small businesses are offering up special promotions on posts in order to gain more customers. When you see these kinds of posts β tag a friend, you never know who may be in the shopping mood.
* Post a pic and give a shout out. You can support small businesses by sharing a photo of their shop and tagging them. And if you do decide to purchase something β share a quick pic. The more they get their name out there, the better.
* Check-in with small business owners and employees. If you are picking up food, ordering online, or browsing their social media, make sure to check in and ask how they are doing. No better way to support small businesses than verbally checking in.
* Show your appreciation. Tell them thank you. You can easily show genuine support by sharing your gratitude and thanking them for trying their best during hard times.