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Shop Locally: Strategies to Support Small Businesses

Shop Locally: Strategies to Support Small Businesses with @EmaPirciu– is the Tuesday, September 3rd  #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Do you want to know what to do to support small businesses in your area? Have you, like me, seen a lot of your local businesses close during or after Covid? You may have come to rely on ordering all kinds of things on Amazon or other online shops. How can you support your local small businesses so they stay around?

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Shop Locally: Strategies to Support Small Businesses

Questions

Q1: Do you consider yourself a small business owner? #digiblogchat

Q2: What products or services do you prefer to buy from small businesses instead of Amazon or large chains? #digiblogchat

Q3: How did you discover your favorite small business, and what drew you to it? #digiblogchat

Q4: What challenges do small businesses face in your community, and how can we address them? #digiblogchat

Q5: How often do you leave reviews for small businesses on platforms like Google or Facebook? #digiblogchat

More ideas about how to support your local business

Q6: Are gift cards from small businesses a good choice for holiday presents? Why or why not? #digiblogchat

Q7: When did you last recommend a favorite small business to friends or share about it on social media? #digiblogchat

Q8: How can small businesses collaborate effectively to support each other’s growth? #digiblogchat

Q9: What are some effective strategies for small businesses to build and maintain strong customer relationships? #digiblogchat

Q10: How important is branding to the success of a small business, and what are the key elements to focus on? #digiblogchat