While you’re thinking about holiday shopping…

Every year as it gets closer to holiday gift giving time, we encourage you to shop small and support your local businesses. This year is no different, but since we know times are tight, we also wanted to share a few ways you can support and encourage local small businesses without spending a dime.

Write a review They may have a spot on their website, or use a platform like Google to collect reviews to increase visibility and encourage potential customers. Customers are 63% more likely to trust businesses with online reviews as opposed to those with no reviews.

Sign up for newsletters Newsletters and blogs and such are a LOT of work (trust me on this one), and it’s always nice to know you aren’t just screaming into the void. These newsletters often offer discounts or special offers for subscribers.

Attend events Anniversary celebrations, fundraisers, community events…it’s always great to see friendly, supportive faces. Make an appearance and say thank you!

Engage on Social Media Follow them on IG, Facebook, Pinterest, Tik Tok.

Subscribe to their podcast. A little heart or thumbs up on a post might not seem like much, but it actually really helps with visibility when the algorithm knows people are watching. And don’t forget to share posts you like.

Tell your friends Word of mouth is really powerful. You may not be in the market for their services, but you never know when someone in your circle would be. So if there’s a small business you like, shout it from the rooftops and tell a friend or neighbor.

Tell the business Everyone loves a compliment! Drop them an email or DM and let them know that you appreciate their contribution to the community, that you loved doing business with them, or you enjoy their SM content.

Want to show Missoula Bookkeeper some love? Go to this link: linktr.ee/missoulabookkeeper and you’ll find all our socials, you can sign up for our newsletter, leave us a google review and more!