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10 Simple Ways to Support Small Women-Owned Businesses

Hey there, Leading Ladies! I’m excited to chat with you today about something really important: supporting small businesses, especially those owned by amazing women entrepreneurs. At Leading Lady Coaching, I work closely with ambitious women like you. I provide individual and group coaching services to help women overcome self-doubt, balance their lives, and become confident leaders, both personally and professionally.

The Leading Ladies with AliceAnne Loftus Facebook Group

I created the Leading Ladies with AliceAnne Loftus Facebook group to support more women leaders in 2017. After seven years, we are over 6,500 women strong. We keep the self-promotion in the group limited, but on the first of every month, all members can promote their businesses and organizations. It’s so cool to see the powerful, creative ways they are building empires and making an impact. From health and wellness to handmade jewelry to accounting services and beyond, the variety blows me away every single time.

That got me thinking: how can we, as leading ladies, better support all these incredible small women-owned businesses? Sure, you might say “But AliceAnne, I can’t do ALL my shopping at small local stores. Sometimes, I need to order on Amazon or go to big box retailers.” And I hear you! There are so many simple ways we can uplift and champion small businesses run by women in our communities. It doesn’t have to be a huge commitment. Just a few easy steps here and there really add up to make a big difference. Because at the end of the day, small businesses truly are the backbone of our communities. They donate to schools and nonprofits. They create local jobs. And they bring so much vibrancy, charm, and culture to our neighborhoods. When we support them, we support the whole community.

10 Ways to Support Small Women-Owned Businesses

Are you ready to become a true Leading Lady by uplifting your local women entrepreneurs? Here are ten easy ways to make a real impact just by taking some small, simple actions:

  1. Follow them on social media like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Social platforms are a small business’s best friend for reaching new audiences and customers. Plus, it’s free for you!
  2. Engage with them on social by liking, commenting, and sharing their posts. This boosts their visibility in those tricky algorithms that love high engagement.
  3. Take it a step further by tagging friends you think might enjoy the business’s posts and products. A quick tag expands their reach even more.
  4. Share their website links and info on events or sales in your own newsletters, blogs, or online groups. Spread the word!
  5. Leave awesome positive reviews online. Glowing testimonials are worth their weight in gold for establishing credibility.
  6. And speaking of gold, don’t ask for discounts! Small profit margins mean this request often lands poorly with small business owners. Pay the listed prices proudly.
  7. Actually make purchases from them, whether in-store, online, delivery, or gift cards. Put your money where your support is.
  8. Join your local community’s online groups to discover new small businesses to champion.
  9. Strike up conversations! Ask your favorite coffee shop what gift items or holiday specials they offer. You might be surprised.
  10. Most importantly, have fun with it! Get creative in your support and find joy in this simple act that makes a huge impact.

Take Action

By following these ten easy tips, you’ll become a Leading Lady beacon shining bright for the many incredible women striving toward entrepreneurial excellence in your neighborhood. Just a few moments of support from you can make an immense difference in their success, well-being, and ability to lead happy, balanced lives. Commit to uplift and empower women-owned local businesses whenever you can. They pour their hearts into their ventures and will deeply appreciate you championing their work. And you’ll feel amazing connecting to a powerful community of local change-makers and innovators.

You’ve got this, Leading Ladies! Now get out there and spread some serious girl power to small businesses in your town.

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