Happy Saturday Delmarva! So you want to support local businesses! But maybe you aren’t in the position right now to buy anything or maybe you don’t want to get up off the couch, keep reading...I got ya! (it's a bit of a read but it's Saturday)
I would like to address something first: I know I have been going to several places all around Delmarva trying to support as many local businesses as I can. If I haven’t made it to yours keep looking for me. I hope everyone knows that I am taking the COVID-19 situation seriously. I have many friends that are doctors and nurses. I would never want my actions to put them at greater risk. Also even though I am encouraging you to support local businesses I don't want you to do anything that would put you at greater risk either.
I am taking extra precautions to be safe. In my truck I keep lysol wipes and hand sanitizer, don't worry about it they are insured Anytime I go to pick up food I always make sure I am giving everyone more than enough space, social distancing - I don’t like it. But I am doing it and not shaking hands which is really hard for me! After work when I get home I take off my shoes and the clothes go right in the wash. I have washed my hands so much I don’t think the FBI could lift a fingerprint right now. I also keep a nurse on my payroll. So I kid around but I don't think any of this is a joke. I would never want to put myself or my family or my super team that works with me everyday at risk.
All of this and at the same time I really care about our community here on Delmarva. I care about the local businesses and all of the employees too. I know what it is like to wonder how I am going to be able to pull it all together. I have had times when I feel overwhelmed with the stresses of my business, payroll, TAXES, and bills. As much as I try not to do it sometimes I bring that home. This is something most people would have a hard time with on a normal day. This last week or so has been filled with anything but normal days. So when I see the look on the faces of the friendly person at the register, the wonderful employees all over Delmarva or the owners of these establishments. I know what you are feeling. I know how I feel right now.
But I also feel great knowing how so many local people are here coming together! So what can we do to show our support without going in physically:
Google review - Don’t just give them a rating...tell us how great the burger was! Rave about it...
Facebook review - Again don’t just leave a rating...come on I want to taste the Pizza !
Share your experience - Many times this is as easy as sharing your review that you just posted!
Tell your friends - So much of our business comes from referrals and it really is the biggest pat on the back you can give someone if they do a good job.
Like and Share - The more you like and share their content online the more exposure it will get which is another way of helping.
A couple more we can do without going in but if you can spend some money:
Order a meal for a First Responder - Anyone can call ahead to a local business and say that you would like to pay $20 or whatever amount you can for a breakfast or lunch for our deserving First Responders. Many local places have started keeping tabs for them. If not have them start one.
Purchase merchandise/gift cards online - many of our local businesses have websites that you can order and have things shipped to you.
If you are buying something also don’t forget to Leave a Tip - even though some of our servers are there I kind of doubt they are making the same amount doing carry out or curbside pick up as they would waiting tables.
And finally! Share and support this page. Invite your friends. Invite the many local businesses and business owners. This group is something special that might just be what they need to keep it together.
