Across the United States -and indeed the world, people are staying home to stay safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. As shutters close on businesses for an as-yet undetermined length of time, small local businesses are really starting to feel the pinch and are struggling to stay afloat.
Shopping locally is always great for your community, as money from your purchase stays local, but now it's even more important than ever. But how can we support local businesses while staying indoors during lockdown? Here are some easy ways to support your local business community during Washington's shelter in place orders are still in place.
Schedule a Service for Later.
Had you been thinking about hiring a professional service but didn't get around to it before the stay at home orders were announced? Are there any projects that you've started at home now but know you'll need some professional help with later? A great way to keep your local business thriving through these tough times is to schedule their services for later. A small deposit now may not seem like much, but it can go a long way for a small business, and you'll be one of the first customers to get what will be an influx of requests once lockdown orders are lifted. Because times are uncertain, just make sure you get a signed contract for the work you're paying a deposit for and that it guarantees a refund should the service provider be unable to fulfill their end of the agreement for any reason.
Leave an Online Review.
Do you regularly frequent a local business? If you're a loyal fan, use your added free time now to let them and others know by leaving a great review! It's absolutely free and could be the added boost your community business needs to attract new customers and keep their doors open. Don't be afraid to share, share, share, too! Use your social media network connections to help you favorite local businesses thrive by staying connected digitally to their community.
Buy a Gift Card.
If you know you'll be going to a local business or using a local service after shelter in place is no longer in place, consider purchasing a gift card to use later. Even businesses that don't usually offer gift cards can usually create a voucher for you. If you're feeling exceptionally community-minded, why not donate gift vouchers to local businesses to particularly vulnerable people such as single parents, the homeless, elderly, or ill?
Tip Generously, if you Can.
For the small number of businesses still open, employees are working long hours in hazardous conditions. If you have the means to, consider giving any service worker you purchase from as generous tip as possible. The increase in income will, of course, be greatly appreciated, but the added boost to morale at such an anxious-ridden time can also do wonders for your local community spirit.
Emergency Home Repairs While Social Distancing
Pro Restoration is a local, family-run business in Vancouver, Washington that pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, our crews, and our communities. As such, we are currently heeding CDC advice and are closed for all normal business. If you in the midst of a home repair emergency, we are available around the clock to answer your calls and schedule emergency repairs. We take safety seriously, so will always take every precaution when coming to your home or business with added protections and sanitation measures in place.
Future Home Remodels
Has staying home made you realize just how much you want to make your living space more comfortable, more organized, or bigger? Have you got a running list of little home improvements that you'd like to see done? From large, elaborate projects to small honey-do lists, as the best general contractor in Vancouver, Washington, we'll happily tackle them all once shelter in place orders are lifted. In the meantime, we can work with you now via phone, email, and text to plan everything you need done so that you don't have to wait any longer than necessary to transform your home into the exact space you've been dreaming of.
Customized Quotes
Times are tough and budgeting is hard in our current economy, so tell us what works best for your checkbook and we'll do our best to make it happen. We can customize our quotes with little to no deposit, flat fee or hourly pricing, itemized invoicing, flexible payment schedules and more so your project can get done on your terms. And if your project will be funded through your home insurance, we happily work with your agent on your behalf to get you the best repairs at the lowest out of pocket expense possible.
Contact Pro Restoration today to discuss any home improvement plans you're considering and we'll gladly offer our advice and a no cost, no obligation quote.
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