You know that little mom and pop sandwich shop down the street you can’t get enough of? How about the sushi joint that creates those beautiful little rolls you post all over instagram? These places need our help if we want them to be around next year. Below are some simple and effective ideas to help small businesses stay strong during the pandemic. If small businesses get the support they need, the economy will remain strong and immovable, making our country even stronger and happier. 

Shop Online

For many, it can get extremely boring just doing the same thing day after day. However, immersing yourself in online shopping can keep you occupied and help small businesses at the same time. Either buying something for yourself or buying something for your loved ones can bring happiness to not only your life but small businesses as well. Buying online also allows you to experience the thrill of receiving that package on your doorstep. Buying and shopping online from local businesses helps their business flourish in an uncertain time and helps the economy as well.

Buy Gift Cards 

Gift cards are an incredible way to boost the economy and help small businesses. Gift cards are a great gift to either someone you know or someone who is in need!. You can drop it off on doorsteps anonymously or send it to them through mail or email. It might seem like a small gesture that won’t really help the large scale of the economy, but if you think about it, little by little, we can make a big impact. 

Leave a Tip or Donations 

If you order food, even the smallest tip can help improve someone’s day and also helps small businesses drastically. If you are feeling extra generous you can even go to the website of the business and leave a donation!

Leave Positive Reviews 

Leaving positive reviews can help small businesses thrive despite the challenges we face today. Whether you know it or not, small businesses thrive on reviews. Your input helps business grow in the greatest ways. So next time you have the opportunity to leave a review, take three minutes out of your day and post one. Doing so will help you feel like you are contributing to the economy and particularly helping that small business down the road. 

Share Businesses Posts

Once you order something online or buy take-out food, take a picture and post it in on social media. This is an easy and quick way to help small businesses. Even if you don’t have spare money to buy from local businesses, you can share your favorite restaurant’s current deals with people around you. Maybe they’ll get the hint and bring you some?? 

Share Your Experience

By sharing your experience, you can reach out to people and share the efforts businesses are taking to create an exceptional experience. You can help people understand how they run as business to help improve a business’ status during a difficult time. 

Say Thank You 

Saying thank you and being patient is something we can do on our end and it is free to do. If we help the employees have a good day, their influence can help every customer. 

Consider Buying from a Small Business Instead of Amazon Prime 

Many people love and regularly use amazon prime. However, if we order something off of the business’ individual website, we can help the economy and help local businesses as well. Every little bit counts!

In the difficult time we face today, helping these local businesses improves our economy and helps small businesses to continue providing customers with much needed satisfaction. With all of this in mind, remember to be safe, stay home and stay healthy!