Given our current reality amidst the Covid19 pandemic (social distancing, stay at home orders, working from home, etc.) it may seem like the only way to support local businesses is by purchasing their goods or offerings. While that is one way to show your support, there are many other ways to be there for your favorite shops, restaurants, and Goodyear businesses during this trying time. Today we’ll highlight a few quick and easy things you can do, without ever having to leave your Acero Estrella Commons apartment, that can help Goodyear businesses thrive.
Write an online review
Most of us are pretty aware of the impact that an online review can have on a business. For example, a single one-star Google review for a restaurant can be the make or break reason a potential new customer doesn’t visit that particular place. On the contrary, a few glowing four or five-star reviews could be the very reason someone does try this restaurant. So while you’re at home, think of a few of your favorite Goodyear businesses; whether that be the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store across the street, the 3 Minute Express Car Wash, or the Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies. Then, compile a list of your favorite places and simply go into Google, search them up, and leave a review. It’s as simple as that!
Share their new hours or offerings to your social media
In a time full of change, one of the most important things for a local business is getting the word out that they are still open, operating and ready for service. Given the circumstances, some Goodyear businesses have altered their available hours. In that case, if you know that a local business like Saddle Mountain Brewing Co. is open for take-out, but maybe only for a few hours a day, share a post to your social media for other Goodyear neighbors to see! This way, if someone else hopes to support local, they will have a better idea of how and when they can do so. Plus, sharing posts of any kind on social media is a great way to support local businesses, as it gets their name online and encourages more community members to see they are open, and to invest in their services!
Refer a Friend
This one may seem simple, but word of mouth still holds a tremendous amount of value, even in today’s technology-driven world. Let’s say you went to the Ace Hardware store up the street and received the best customer service ever. When your friend asks where they should get some tools or equipment for a home project, your referral might influence them to support that business based on your good word! The same goes for restaurants, mom and pop shops and pretty much all forms of business, so never underestimate the value of referring a friend during this unique period of time.
Reschedule rather than cancel
Businesses nationwide are aware that the plans you originally had may no longer come to fruition. And for the most part, these businesses are quite understanding and offering full refunds. A great way to continue to support a local Goodyear business that you had something recently planned with would be to re-schedule that appointment, experience, reservation, event, etc. rather than cancel. This way, the restaurant isn’t losing money, and you can still enjoy whatever it was later on down the road.
Invest in their services
We saved this for last because it’s probably the most obvious way to support local Goodyear businesses during the COVID19 pandemic. Continuing to purchase the goods and services offered by your favorite stores and restaurants here in the area is one of the best ways to show your support. Whether that looks like ordering a pizza from Marco’s or buying a gift card from a local nail salon to use later, any investment you can contribute is hugely important to small and local businesses during this time.
These are just some of the many ways we can help the local businesses in our Goodyear community thrive during this trying time. We hope you learned something new from this blog, and encourage you to share it with your friends and neighbors on Facebook and Instagram so they too can support our Goodyear businesses! Stay tuned for more like this by following our blog here.
