The Freedom of Supporting Small Businesses
Let’s all inhale, eyes closed, shoulders back, exhale, and stop overthinking the word support. Supporting small businesses has become much easier with technology; most importantly, it’s free! With technology, the word “support” has evolved beyond ensuring that the business owner can keep the lights on with our monetary giving, even though that is the preferred option. Support is also non-monetary.
Did you know that supporting someone’s business isn’t always a call to pull out your money? Here are a few free recommendations for partnering and supporting each other in 2023.
If you love it, then like it!
Liking a small business's social media platform and page is a great way to support them because it initiates engagement and activity. When you like the business page of a small business, it creates the option to receive updates about what they are promoting. Following a business on social media is also a great way to avoid email spam.
Following and re-sharing content.
Don’t keep all the goodness to yourself; share it so the rest of the world can get some too! Doing this will boost the visibility of their products and services. Sharing the content of a small business is 100 % free, and your kindness just might result in a sale! Add them to your favorites list and save or bookmark the post that shines and stands out.
Leave a kind comment.
Leaving a comment on their social media post will boost their engagement. Words are like currency to a business owner. It shows that people are picking up what they are putting down. The more comments on a post, the more the social media platform recognizes that a party is happening on their page. In return, the platform will invite more people to the party.
Bring friends
Tagging or adding the @ to a small business owner's social media name is a double exposure. Tagging a business page links your profile to their profile and their products. Like it or not, people are looking, watching, and taking notes on your social platforms, which is why we all should take the opportunity to give them something to talk about.
Go Live!
Go Live on your platform with your favorite small business owners as much as possible throughout the year. Video interviews and podcasts add such a personal touch to growing a business. It’s just something about hearing the voice or seeing the character of your favorite brand that seals the deal.
Like, share, and comment on something kind for free 99! Don’t forget to tag your friends and leave a positive review on their products or service.
Supporting small businesses does not always mean you have to buys anything it could be a FREE way.
Meet AMSE Writer- Jaiya Clarke is an author, speaker, and joy strategist. She impacts and transforms the lives of women globally through her best-selling book, The Keys to Unlocking Your Joy! Jaiya has an MBA in Organizational Psychology and Development. She has written multiple lifestyle resources to enhance soul care, personal growth and spiritual maturity. Jaiya is passionate about building communities that nurture the spiritual wholeness of women. She regularly shares impactful community discussions about identity, soul care, boldness, and freedom.