With so many of us home small business is taking a major hit. It is necessary, of course, but we don’t want our favorite neighborhood restaurant, or boutique closing, do we? The truth is, many of these business owners are you and me, or our friends, family or neighbors.
I understand that many of us are struggling right now. Unemployment is higher than ever and lots of people are struggling to pay their bills, but if you are still working, how are you support your local, small businesses? If you are looking for tips on how to stay home and support small businesses at the same time, here are some tips for you.
How to Stay Home and Support Small Businesses
Order Takeout or Delivery
If you don’t feel like cooking and you are comfortable eating restaurant food right now, then hit up the drive through or order takeout! The restaurants that are still open are taking extreme measures to keep their facilities clean and sanitized. They want and need your business!
Buy Gift Cards
Many small businesses are asking customers to buy gift cards during this time at home. I am Facebook friends with my hairdresser and she has been reminding people that she is offering gift cards for people to use as soon as things are back to normal.
Shop Groupon
Look, I know you are on a budget. If you don’t have too much money to spend, but you still want to help a little bit, check out Groupon. You can always find great deals for local businesses of all kinds!
Go Grocery Shopping
Okay, this is for sure happening where I am, but please check into your local stores too. One of our bigger local chain stores here is offering an awesome deal. They are having you bring in your receipt for your takeout or delivery at a local restaurant and they will, in turn, donate 5% of the final bill amount to that restaurant. I know that many stores and other essential businesses have been doing similar promotions so be sure and look into that.
Order Dinner or Coffee for Local Frontline Workers
Many of our local sweethearts have been ordering coffee and pizza for our local ER workers. Not only is it a totally awesome way to give thanks to those that are working tirelessly on the front line, but it is also a great way to support local businesses during this crisis.
