TIPS FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS
Now more than ever, it's important to support locally owned businesses! When you choose local small- to medium-sized businesses, you're investing in the people, the businesses, and the communities that make our province and country stronger.
By shopping near where you live, you can help local businesses and communities prosper. Shop Locally
Engage on Social Media
Business to Business Support
Leave Online Reviews
Support businesses that support other local businesses. According to data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, for every dollar spent at a small business, 66 cents on average stays local.
Reviews on platforms like Google and Facebook help inform others to support small businesses.
Choose local accommodations, festivals and experiences. Your dollars help build the Canadian economy by supporting small businesses, creating jobs and strengthening regional communities. Explore Local, Spend Local
Word-of-mouth referrals are invaluable to small businesses. Help spread the word about your favourite local businesses by referring them to friends, family and work colleagues.
Follow local and small businesses, such as stores, merchants, and restaurants, on social media and engage with their content. This helps boost their discoverability.
Buy Local Food
Small Canadian farms, food producers, and craft vendors often operate at local farmers' markets, where you can directly support them.
Choose Canadian Products
Look for labels like “Grown in Canada” or “Made in Canada” when shopping. They can help you identify products with Canadian content.
Purchase
Gift Cards
Purchasing gift cards or prepaid services from local SMEs can provide them with upfront capital while you enjoy the flexibility to gift or use them later.
By joining your local chamber or board of trade on social media, you can stay up to date on what’s happening in your neighbourhood and discover great local businesses to support.
