We're in February, the "month of love" as it's commonly referred to, and all I keep thinking about is our world during the last eleven months. What changes we've been through, how much businesses and normal life has changed and all the entrepreneurs who are still holding on to make it through these tough times.
Now more than ever, we must come together and work smarter and harder than before to ensure the well-being of our independent retailers, restaurants and cornerstones of our communities. "Together we accomplish more" has always been one of my favorite sayings, and nowhere is that more clearly illustrated than in neighborhoods across the country where residents and business owners have pulled together to support and assist one another.
I encourage you to reach out to your fellow neighbors and shop keepers this month, and tell them they are appreciated. Post a note in your store window thanking the people who kept your lights on during a difficult year. Acknowledge your community with a special hashtag honoring the resilience and hard work of so many who live and breathe for the place they call home, because these relationships are what defines, enhances and shapes our lives.
I've been looking back on previous albums and posts from the last six years and decided to share them with you here. Please visit the links below to find graphics for Valentine's Day in support of small businesses everywhere - don't forget to share, repost and pass along to encourage the "love of local" again this holiday! To see any graphics in a larger version, click to open in a new window.
FACEBOOK ALBUMS
• Make it a Local Valentine's Day
• Choose a Real Florist
• 30 Days of Love for Local
• February Marketing Tips
BLOG POSTS
• 2/10/20 Share The Love of Independent Retailers
• 2/9/20 Promotional Ideas for Small Businesses
• 2/8/17 Support Local Businesses for Valentine's Day
• 1/4/16 Small Business Love for Valentine's Day
PINTEREST BOARDS
• Live Local February
• Indie Florists are the Wiser Choice
• Everything Small Business
• Shop Local, Live Local
I hope this month fills your heart with joy and happiness, and wish you a very wonderful Valentine's Day. Thanks for reading and connect with us on our social channels at the links below. Have a great day, friends!
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