Our choices matter, so much more than just a careless whim on our way home from work which prompts us to park, get out of the car and go inside the familiar brick structure that's become a piece and part of our daily lives. These actions mean more than just who the person is we hand our hard-earned cash to, and we must not lose that connection to the people and places which have for years have been such an important part of our lives. Let's refuse to fall for the con which tells us life is better when ordered online; let's not cave into the illusion we are brainwashed with daily that would have us believe turning our back on friends and neighbors who operate small businesses is the smarter choice. We are better than this! Posts from the Facebook page Go Independent, Shop Small (Anywhere USA)
March 15th • Image via Pike County Chamber of Commerce | Troy, Alabama
March 13th • Be generous with reaching out to those affected by the current situation. The coronavirus is going to have a substantial impact on places which rely on events and travel.
March 16th • Our mom and pop stores, dining choices, single parent entrepreneurs, family businesses and tiny shops of distinction......matter so much to our communities and neighborhoods.
March 17th • Support one another ~ #smallbizstrong
March 17th • How are you connecting with other business owners, calling in your support network and staying positive?
March 18th • Share and tag a friend! #dinelocally
March 19th • Be kind to everyone around you as so many are facing challenges and difficult times.
March 20th • You've seen this before, during the past week, however every image and graphic is a bit different and one of them will probably pop out at you and scream "PRINT ME!". And we certainly hope you DO print it out to place in your restaurant window or storefront, post on your wall or share in a group you belong to. Now's the time to step up for the places that made our community a place we love! #supportlocal
March 29th • I know most of us are on lockdown, with many or all local businesses closed....BUT we can still think of our favorite places and continue to support them every day. Even if you aren't able to spend right now, can you share their page on yours? If you don't want to go out and shop in public, have you checked their website? Who should we know about that makes an impressive contribution to your community?? Leave a link below because your support - and our independents - matter to our neighborhoods and economy.
March 28th • Begin where you are.
March 24th • We know this is tough, exhausting, emotionally and financially draining. If you care about your fellow humans you can't NOT see it and we understand. How are you feeling today? Share your thoughts, unload, tag a friend. We all need to get through this - TOGETHER.
March 23rd • Now is the time to acknowledge and support the people who have been the biggest part of your community.
March 21st • "20 Ideas to Shop Local Online While Sheltering in Place: Close your Amazon tab and Buy Bay Area" The Bold Italic
More than anything, I believe small business owners can easily feel isolated. Let's face it; some of us don't have a big staff and when you're mostly on your own it's easy to feel alone. Call up someone you know who may be starting to worry about an extended shutdown or loss of business and let them know you are there for them.
Spending where you live - and with independent retailers - is more important now than ever. Twelve Ways to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis
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