The novel coronavirus outbreak represents a significant threat to retailers’ earnings as customers are quarantined at home, stores are temporarily closed, and supply chains are interrupted. The level of risk faced by small businesses across the nation will increase alongside the outbreak’s duration.
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and they need our support now more than ever. Support LOCAL and help keep our small business community afloat during these uncertain times. Many local restaurants and retailers are modifying their business models to make it safer to continue to serve you by offering curbside pick-up and delivery options. If you are in a position to do so, please consider supporting a local business today by purchasing merchandise or a gift card to be used at a later date.
You don’t build a business, you build people, then people build the business.
Zig Ziglar
In addition to shopping online, here are some other great ways to support local businesses from the comfort of your home:
- Engage with them on social media! Like, comment, and share posts from your favorite local businesses to help them reach potential new clients.
- Leave a review! Now is a great time to share some kind words about the local businesses you frequent and use often. Take a moment to give 5 stars to your go-to lunch spot, favorite boutique, neighborhood dry cleaner, the house painter from last summer, your marketing guru, etc. This is a great way to brighten someone’s day all while helping to spread the word about a small business.