Can you believe it’s already “that” time of year again?? How are the holidays just around the corner?? Are you like me and shop early to avoid the rush? Or are you shopping for loved ones on Christmas Eve?
Like last year I am making an effort to shop local small businesses. In my experience I find the small stores less cramped, have less stressed staff and therefore can offer more personalized assistance and offer a variety of unique gifts or experiences. Yes please to a tasting at a local brewery or winery; or perhaps something that I recently gifted to a “foodie” in my life – learning how to create a great charcuterie board spread!
But what if, at the moment, the timing is not right for you to purchase someone’s product or service? Did you know there are several ways to support a small business even if you don’t actually purchase their products? Here are a few meaningful ways to show them support:
1. Like, comment, and share their social media posts
2. Recommend them to friends or family (or tag them on social media) that would like them
3. Sign up for their newsletter
4. Write a positive review
5. Send a message telling them you like what they do/offer/create
So I write this post in honor of small business owners everywhere including myself! Which leads me to a shameless plug!! If you are in the market to purchase a lovely and memorable gift for someone why not consider a photo session experience.
I believe most of us would love to have the gift of family photos. We keep meaning to book that session but for one reason or another life gets in the way, everyone is busy and scheduling that session continually falls to the bottom of that way too long “to-do” list. But I would bet opening a gift certificate for a photo session would bring a big smile and possibly even a sigh of relief that they now have a real reason to make that memory making session happen!
And, better yet, I’m going to make it even easier for you to give that gift! This year Small Business Saturday is on Novemeber 27th I will be offering gift certificates at 25% off!! Buy a gift certificate valued at $100 and you will only pay $75. Buy a gift certificate valued at $200 and you will only pay $150….gift more save more!! It’s the hat trick of wins – for you as the purchaser, your friend or family member as the recipient, and yes, for me too as the small business owner.
You have superhero powers this holiday season! By shopping small with this business owner you are most certainly catapulted to superhero status! And in giving the gift of photography you are freezing moments in time for the lucky recipient of your gift.
Be a superhero and freeze time. Give someone the gift of smiles like these.....
