Small businesses, we understand the challenges you are facing right now. We know that you are making significant efforts in adjusting your operations to reflect our current situation with COVID 19. We see your efforts, and we want to support you. 

Every Wednesday, we will offer some marketing tips.  This week’s tips are especially for restaurants. 

Some first steps: 

1. Update your Facebook cover photo to reflect your carry out/pick up options. That’s the first thing someone will see when they pull up your Facebook Page, and it shows that you are OPEN for business and offering safe, affordable options for dining.
2. Update your website to reflect this same information. 
3. Create some social posts to share. Show some of the extra sanitary steps you have implemented, or share a funny pickup story you encountered with a customer. Spotlight a feature you have for that week. Post pictures of your employees who are working. This is the time to over-communicate what you are doing.  It wouldn’t hurt to promote posts too – a few dollars added to a post can help it reach a larger audience. 

We have a Chamber member that is offering some free marketing resources! The Bold Agency has put together 5 online strategies for your business that you can start implementing right now! 

From The Bold Agency:
“Hey, fellow small businesses! We are compiling a list of resources that can help navigate these uncharted waters including financial support, marketing tactics, and CDC guidance.”

Link to these resources: https://linktr.ee/boldagency_hsv

The Bold Agency is also offering “free graphic design/social strategy for small businesses to help spread the word, support your to-go services, etc.” until the end of the month. To reach out about this free service or to find out more information, please email hi@theboldagency.co.

Small businesses, we love you, we support you, and we are here to help. We hope these tips and tricks help in your daily operations.