ten ways to support small businesses

hope

“If you only carry one thing throughout

your entire life, let it be hope. Let it be

hope that better things are always

ahead. Let it be hope that you can get

through even the toughest of times. Let

it be hope that you are stronger than

any challenge that comes your way.

Let it be hope that you are exactly

where you are meant to be right now,

and that you are on the path to where

you are meant to be… Because during

these times, hope will be the very best thing

that carries you through.”

-Nikki Banas

ways to support small businesses during a pandemic |

01. order takeout – hundreds are getting creative with how to serve curb-side. if you are in charlotte, optimist hall is offering delivery (it’s home to 20 businesses)

02. buy gift cards

03. once they re-open, visit as often as you can

04. shop small online – especially for easter baskets this year (if you can). what are your favorite online shops?

05. share + like their posts and tag local friends

06. check in with small business owners

07. consider the small before the big guys

08. call in your orders

09. understand the hard decisions

10. cheer them on!

some scenes from a girl’s weekend in greenville, south carolina

dreaming about new plants + flowers outside

what are some ways you are supporting small shops at the moment + plan to soon?