What can I do for a

Small Business Owner

Have more money than time? Consider buying gift cards, tipping generously, buy their merchandise, bring them a coffee, have lunch delivered

Share, share, and share some more

• Follow on social media

• Tag a friend on their post

• Write a review

• Post a pic with a shout out

• Attend their virtual event

• Sign up for newsletters

• Refer your favorites to friends and family

• Recommend them to your company

Shop small

• Tip generously

• Buy gift cards for later

• Change your online ordering habits - shop local and small business first

• Order take-out or delivery from your favorite restaurant

• Buy merchandise

• Shop now for later

• Visit your farmer’s market

• Buy and gift local artwork

• Take a class or watch a livestream

• Answer a call for help - sometimes local businesses will ask for donations, supplies, volunteers, artwork

• Do your holiday shopping early

• Clean up after yourself in the dressing room

Volunteer your time

• Offer business services like accounting, graphic design, etc.

• Help unload deliveries

• Shelve inventory

• Make deliveries

• Do some filing, paperwork,

• Answer phones, make appointments

• Bag your own groceries when it’s busy

Kind words

• Simply say thank you

• Ask how business is holding up and about their employees

• Treat local business workers with respect

Become a mentor!

• Sharing your knowledge and experience can be a wonderful way to encourage other business owners