3. Spread The Word
to Friends
Word of mouth remains one of
the best and most affordable forms of advertising. If
you know a great local business, tell your friends and
family members about it. This can generate new customers
for the small business, and it could lead to a chain
reaction if your friends also tell their friends about
the company.
4. Leave a Glowing Review
Leaving a review of a small business online can help
people outside of your social circles see the value in a
small business. It's also great for people who are new
to town or who may just be passing through and are
looking for advice on which business they should check
out for a certain product or service.
Check to see if the small business has any social media
pages where you could leave a review, You could also try
a site like
Yelp! or even
Google where you can leave
reviews of just about any business. You can leave your
Customer Comments for Smoothie Whirl'd
on our website
here!
5. You
Can Always Make a Difference!
You don't
need to buy something every other week from a small
business to make a difference. Even if you have no money
to spare at all, there are still steps you can take to
show small businesses you support them.
Local businesses in your community are a great place to
start, but don't forget, you can find plenty of small
businesses operating online. So if you can't find what
you're looking for near you, look for independent
retailers online before hitting up a major chain.
Some major retail sites, Amazon and eBay for example,
also host products created and sold by small businesses,
so you could try searching these as well. Just pay
attention to who you're buying from.
The real key to helping small businesses is consistency.
A single purchase is a good start, but if you want to
make a real difference, make shopping small a lifestyle.
Remember, you're not just helping a business owner.
You're helping their employees and their communities and
enabling the company to continue making great products
for other consumers to enjoy.