Holiday Season Tips
to Help Small Businesses .
Small businesses have taken a
substantial hit in the past few months.
The following tips are
practical things you
can do to help
this holiday season.
Buy Gift Cards.
These make great gifts and
immediately impact the cash flow
of local boutiques and salons. .
They can also be used
at a later date, once
the pandemic subsides.
Order Food Directly
From Restaurants.
Delivery apps take a cut from restaurants that
can exceed 30 percent. Ordering directly means
the restaurant keeps all the profit.
Add an Alcoholic
Beverage to Your Tab.
Adding just a single drink
per dinner guest is a huge
money maker for restaurants.
Order Books From
Independent Bookstores.
Bookshop.org donates a portion of its
profits to struggling independent bookstores.
Offer Your Professional
Services Pro Bono.
Graphic and web designers are in high demand
for local businesses seeking to build and
improve their online presence