National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week celebrates small businesses and the contributions that they make to our local communities.

We care about our local communities because we are a part of it.?Our local areas depend on the small businesses at the heart of them.?Small businesses are characterised by their spirit. And at the front are the business owners — passionate and resilient.?

Recent research has showed audiences have bounced back and with people returning to the office, it is more important than ever to continue to support the small businesses in your local area.

Apart from supporting the local community, by supporting small businesses you can expect to get friendly, personal customer service. Small businesses enjoy getting to know their customers and creating a personalised relationship. More than anything, word of mouth is highly important when it comes to small business advertising, so they normally try to go out of their way to ensure each customer has a positive experience each and every time.

The support of the community works both ways when it comes to buying from and owning a small business. Every purchase made from these companies helps the owner provide wages for their workers, keep the lights on, and put food on the table for their families.

There are many ways you can help support businesses in your community by thinking local first:

-?????????Join a local gym

-?????????Purchase a present at the local gift shop

-?????????Try the menu at a local restaurant

-?????????Visit the markets to purchase your fresh ingredients for the week

-?????????Get your car serviced at a local mechanic

-?????????Visit a local hardware or nursey store for your outdoor needs

Small business owners love what they do and play an important role in supporting their local communities. The next time you need to buy something whether it be flowers for your garden or your groceries for the week, seek out a local business and see what they have to offer. Small businesses are vital in our local communities and as such, we encourage everyone to support them in their process of rebuilding and getting back to normality after a challenging two years.

As we approach the new normal together, CVO are passionate about empowering existing and aspiring small business owners with outdoor advertising opportunities to enable growth and raise brand awareness.