Five ways to support a small business today

It highlights small business success and encourages consumers to support small businesses in their communities.  Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events or offering discounts.

Support your local businesses now by spending money with them and resisting the convenience of online stores or large chain stores that dominate the high streets. Plan days out closer to home and make the most of your local area. To find small businesses near you use this small business finder.

Support on social media via a tweet, Facebook post, or Instagram highlight with photos of you supporting your local businesses using the hashtag #SmallBizSatUK.

FIVE WAYS to support small businesses this Saturday:

1. SHOP LOCAL independent shops like farm shops, bakeries, and small fashion boutiques instead of large chain stores. Many of these stores now offer online services so you can support local with your purchases both off and online.

2. LEAVE POSITIVE REVIEWS which are free and only take a few minutes of your time but could greatly benefit the business.

3. SHARE DETAILS of businesses with your friends and family as word of mouth is one of the most valuable marketing tools for small businesses.

4. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA by simply following the small businesses social media platforms or sharing images of you experience using location tags.

5. BUSY GIFT CARDS which provide the business with immediate financial help, but also helps them build customer loyalty since they can redeem those gift cards when they need them.

AND don’t forget about your credit union!

Harp and Crown Credit Union is a SOCIAL ENTERPRISE and COMMUNITY focused. Any profits made go back to our members through annual dividends, loan interest rebates, sponsorship, charitable donations and more.

Remember when you support YOUR credit union you’re supporting your community!

Get in touch with us, we are here for YOU.

Email creditunion@harpandcrown.co.uk or phone 028 9068 5198 between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

The Harp and Crown Credit Union provides safe, secure, flexible finances for the wider police family in Northern Ireland.