Support Your Local Small Businesses Without Spending A Dime

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1) SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS⁠

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Word of mouth recommendations are what small businesses rely on most for marketing as high dollar advertisement campaigns, boosting promotions and renting a billboard are out of their budget! Your simple “you should check out my friends business” holds a lot of weight (and is SO APPRECIATED!)⁠

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2) ENGAGE⁠

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Follow their social media page. Sign up for their newsletters. Comment on posts. Like their funnies. Not only does it help extend their reach, its really a bright spot in their day to see their hard work is seen and noticed!⁠

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3) BE SUPPORTIVE⁠

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For the small business or work-from-home mom or side hustle, they are lacking the kudos of a larger corporation. They don't get the pat on the back from co-workers or approving nod from a boss. So hearing a few words of encouragement from you goes a long way!⁠

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4) DONT SCHMOOZE ⁠

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Asking for a discount or free service is tacky and honestly, demoralizing. Instead of honoring their time and talent, trying to get a break says you don't see the value in their work. They are working to support themselves or their family and you can either champion those efforts or cripple them.⁠

A Big Business

Starts Small

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As an added bonus FOR YOU, Boss Babes and Small Business Owners:⁠

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Sharing some essential hashtags for your social posts!! ⁠(SAVE this list for later when you’re ready to post). ⁠

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Here ya go….you’re welcome!⁠ 💕⁠

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#becomeyourownboss⁠

#beingtheboss ⁠

#bossbabe ⁠

#businessgrowthstrategist ⁠

#confidenceboss ⁠

#entrpreneurher ⁠

#femaleentrepreneurempire⁠

#findyourflock ⁠

#girlbossinc ⁠

#goaldiggers ⁠

#herbusiness⁠

#hersuccess ⁠

#ladyboss⁠

#planhustlepray ⁠

#sheconquers ⁠

#sheeo⁠

#shoplocal⁠

#supportsmallbusinesses⁠

#thisgirlmeansbusiness ⁠

#wfh ⁠

#womenempoweringwomen⁠

#womenempowerment ⁠

#womeninbiz⁠

#womeninbusiness ⁠

#womenmovement ⁠

#womenwithaplan ⁠

#workingfromhome

In closing, if you’ve been featured on the Bloomin’ Female Force, chances are, you have a network of female entrepreneurs you love, that have inspired you, helped you get to where you are or that you aspire to be like! ⁠

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Drop a comment below with your favorite businesses, boutiques, services and boss babes!! I’d love to check them out and extend invitations to others to be featured!! ⁠

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