It's no secret that small businesses are a vital part of every community. It's important to do whatever you can to help establishments in town - and you'd be surprised just how easy it can be! Keep reading below to discover 7 super easy ways that you can support local here in St. Charles.
Spread the Word
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Sometimes, the best form of advertisements come from personal testimonies from someone that you know. That's why expressing your favorite local businesses to your friends and family is so important! It doesn't cost a dime to say something nice about a local establishment, and you'll be amazed on just how far this simple gesture can go.
Leave a Good Review
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Did you have a great experience at a local business? Write an online review for others to see! Many times individuals will choose where they want to eat, shop, and spend time based off of reviews and testimonials they've seen on the internet. Plus, giving a business a 5 star review also help their overall rating online!
Utilize Social Media
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An extremely easy way to support local is to hop on social media! If your favorite businesses are active online, make sure to click and give them a follow! After you've given them a follow, make sure to engage with their content, whether it be reposting their post, or simply commenting on a post! Doing this will help spread the word about the business, and hopefully, attract new clientele.
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Taking a Primrose Farm Hayride
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Admiring Fall Colors
Invite Friends & Family Along
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Next time you decide to go out to eat, shop, or simply looking for a fun night out on the town, make sure to invite people along with you! Doing this will not only will this give the local business your at some extra business, but it also allows for additional exposure for that business, as well! Plus, spending time in St. Charles is much more enjoyable when you're with your friends and family!
Prioritize Shopping Local
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Of course, not everything you need to buy can be found at a local business in town. However, you'd be surprised how much can! Next time you hop online to purchase a product, or the next time you are planning on visiting a corporate establishment, ask yourself "can I get the same or similar product for a local place in town?" Even just doing this here and there can make a huge impact!
Show Off Swag
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A lot of times, businesses will have goodies that you can buy with their branding on it - such as stickers or t-shirts! When you head over to your favorite local business, pick up some of their swag, that you could wear or that you can add it one of your items - like a water bottle! This is a simple way for a business to get some additional exposure, and will add some color and life to your things!
Gift Locally
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When a gift-giving holiday comes around, chances are you'll have to do some shopping. It's easy to try and knock out your list as quickly as possible by shopping online, but you can make a much bigger positive impact by choosing local! Doing this will allow you to come across unique products that you can't find anywhere else, as well as possibly introducing a new business to the recipient!
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