Traditionally, many communities support small business by visiting the business, utilizing its service, buying its goods, or enjoying a meal.
The Pandemic and Small Business
In the early stages of the pandemic, consumers kept small businesses afloat with gift card purchases and online fund-raising campaigns. As the pandemic continues and restrictions limit operating hours, many small businesses are struggling. How do we help?
Here are some ideas.
For holiday shopping call the boutique store you drive by every day and ask if they have a gift cards or certificates. If you want something more personal, ask which hours have lowest traffic. Assist the small business in respecting social distance rules.
Most local restaurants offer, drive through, curbside pickup and take-out. Pick up a meal for your family. While there, purchase a gift card or two and gift them.
Creative Support
Throughout the country, many work to keep small businesses strong. This works helps customers, owners and communities. “There’s a multiplier effect,” says Bill Brunelle, managing partner of Independent We Stand. “If you buy at a hardware store, that owner may hire a local accountant, while the employees may go to local restaurants and other nearby stores. The success of one business can steamroll through the economy.”
Are you on a tight budget? Support a small business by following their social media pages. Then, share their posts onto your own page. By sharing social media posts, your followers see the small business posts. They may be able to support the small business as well.
The following are more ideas to support local businesses without breaking your budget:
- Write a Great Review
- Follow Small Businesses on Social Media
- Like and Comment on Small Business Social Media Posts
- Tag Friends on Small Business Social Media Posts
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do. ~ Ward Merdes
