5 Simple Ways to Support Local Businesses During Lockdown

Its a tough time for every business at the moment, so try and do your bit to support those local businesses in your area! It can be as small as a shoutout to buying a giftcard from them, take a look at these easy ways to do so!

1. Buy a gift card

As small as buying a giftcard from that local business can boost any sales up right now and give them that cashflow they need at this moment in time! 

Lots of shops are offering gift card bonuses right now, so treat yourself. Even better, treat someone else. Email a gift card that lets friends and family or even the NHS take advantage right now! Get your gift-shopping done now when it can make a huge impact on a struggling local business.

2. Get a delivery 

It could be your favourite restaurant or cafe that are now offering delivery and aren't doing too well with it! Luckily, most restaurants and shops have stepped up options like delivery or curbside pickup so you can minimize contact with humans. If you can afford it, commit to ordering in a few meals this week.

Simple, order something and get it delivered then you can share with freidns and family to do the same and build a customer list up for them.

3. Shop online

Lots of local shops keep at least some inventory available to order online, especially in this day in age.

That boutique bag you’ve been eyeing? The great piece of local art? Now's the time to treat yourself. This is a perfect time to support any small bookstores, too. Many of them have closed to the public but are offering free shipping, curbside pickup and local deliveries.

4. Shout them out on socials

Something as little as a shout out can go a long, long way! 

If you've ordered something from them, recieved any gifts before all this happened or, even if they are operating any new services to keep up with this lockdown, shout them out on any social media to be publicised to all your friends and mail lists. Social media spreads like wildfire and will be seen by hundreds in seconds!

5. Say a general thanks

All of us are mega-stressed right now, but local business owners worried about their livelihood have a special level of anxiety. Send a thank you note or an email to let them know that you see them and you're thinking of them. A little compassion and connection right now goes a long way.

Comment below for any other ideas you have or ways you may have supported your local businesses!