The holidays are upon us again and we are getting all the feels to support small businesses. Besides supporting them by purchasing their products and services, there is another way you can show your support. And it doesn’t cost a thing.
Leave them a Google Review.
It takes just a minute, it’s completely free, and it makes a huge difference. Reviews help businesses to get noticed by moving their listing up on an online search, helps them build credibility, and helps them continue to do the work that they love.
But here’s what you may be thinking…
“Yeah Leigh Ann, that’s a nice idea and I want to support them with a review… but I haven’t actually worked with them yet.”
Good news—you can still leave a review! Here are some examples you can use if you know the owner, have heard good things about their service or product, but haven’t been a customer yet:
- “[Business Name] is the best around.”
- “Havn’t had a need for ____ service yet, but when I do, [Business name] will be my first stop. I have known the owner for years and he/she is trustworthy and truly cares. ”
- “I know the owner personally, and they are professional, trustworthy, and passionate about what they do. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their business.”
A review like this gives the business owner visibility, and helps them to be found online. And if you leave one, the owner will appreciate it more than you know.
Now if you have done business with someone locally but haven’t left a review yet… What are you waiting for?
Do it right now! It’s one of the best gifts you can give a small business this season.
