BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED IN YOU!
As we’re still amid social distancing, shut-downs, and shelter-in-place or stay home orders across the country and even the world, to a varying degree, the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to fluctuate in these uncertain times. But we as CONSUMERS, we can make some conscious decisions that will help support our small business community and keep our economic engine going, even if there is a little sputtering along the way.
We’ve all heard the need to support local businesses. Buy local, eat local, go local. But sometimes buying locally can be difficult—whether in price, availability, or convenience. Still, choosing community businesses can be worthwhile and worth advocating. How To Support Local Businesses?
When it comes to supporting local business, you’re not just helping your community —it supports you too.
- BUY LOCAL
Before you reflexively hit “place order” with an e-commerce behemoth, find out whether a local retailer offers the same item.
- BE SOCIAL
- Help bolster a business’ social media presence by “liking” hardware stores, dry cleaners and other independent shops on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Write positive reviews, post photos generously of purchases, and don’t forget to tag the businesses.
- Consider slightly broader efforts, like community email lists.
- BEYOND CHARITY
Order meals for essential workers from independent restaurants. Shop local when buying for clothing drives. And even if it’s a bit more expensive, purchase from local markets for food drives.
- ACCEPT THE RACK RATE
Everyone loves a discount, but perhaps now is not the time. If you can afford it, pay full price.
- PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EFFORTS
While the pandemic has left many feeling isolated, local business organizations are trying to fill the void with socially distanced community programs that can spur economic activity.
- DON’T CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
Keep paying your memberships and subscriptions, even if they’ve been temporarily suspended.
- SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Share local restaurant delivery menus on your social media pages
- It’s totally free to give a business a shout-out on social media, leave them a kind review, or hype them up through word-of-mouth. We’re doing our darnedest to lift up all the small businesses we can right now, but we could use your help!
- SHARE YOUR SKILLS
Are you a website designer, developer, or a social media expert? Offer your services to local businesses that don’t have an online presence to help them sell and promote online.
- HELP DURING COVID-19
Share hoarded sanitizer and supplies with local businesses.
- DONATE INSTEAD OF REFUND
If you or your child already paid for a class that was cancelled, instead of a refund, donate that lost money to the organization.
Just give a donation. Cash is always appreciated.
5 WONDERFUL LOCAL BUSINESSES TO CHECK ON INSTAGRAM:
1- Lovmellow: Mellow up your life with handmade organic products; from towels up to home accessories.
2- savvyelement__: Design honest, sustainable and safe homecare & selfcare products that truly elevate your day-to-day.
3- enn.lb: Dessert Shop — An ORGANIC immaculate experience — Vegan-Gluten Free-Keto-Sugar Free
4- dryandraw.leb — Dry & Raw الاخضر واليابس — A unique delicatessen boutique!
5- Onemorebook.co – One more book’s goal is to provide bibliophiles with second-hand books, in the most affordable way
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