Text Emily! Words of appreciation, thanks, encouragement, and gratitude have been continuously shortened in today's fast-moving world: "I Love You" has become "luv u" "Thanks" has become "thx" or simply "tsm" and many are just double-tapping, dropping a "Congrats!" or "Love it," to the comment thread. Hearting it doesn't exactly cut it when it comes to showing GENUINE support for other small business owners. Showing up for them takes a little more time, intention, personalization, and thought. The result of genuine support? A massive tidal wave of a ripple effect changed lives and communities, and outcomes you can't even dream up! In this episode, I share why supporting fellow business owners and creators matters now more than ever and give you FOUR creative ways to show up beyond just saying thanks. Why small businesses matter for our communities Why small businesses need support now more than ever 4 Creative ways to show up for small businesses and creators Examples of giving them a platform Examples of resharing their content How to write a specific, stunning Google Review or LinkedIn rec (+) Commenting, engaging, and actually showing up because you care A shoutout to some of those who've made my year impeccable And more! Links & Resources Mentioned: The New England Podcaster's Group The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast (Re-Air of my episode, "Four Questions to Ask Before Chasing Your Next Shiny Object) Amy Bolduc's Instagram & Grounded in Maine Podcast Barb David's Instagram & Small Business Sweet Spot Podcast Kristy Ouellette's Instagram & Talk Travel to Me Podcast Ande Lyons on Instagram & Don't Be Caged By Your Age Podcast Megan Doughtery's State of Business Podcasting FREE Report 👉🏻 EXTENDED SHOW NOTES About Me & How to Work Together I’m Emily Aborn, a Small Business Copywriter and host of Small Business Casual. I help small businesses grow with marketing that makes a distinct imprint. I believe that sharing your work goes beyond strategies, frameworks, content for content’s sake, more social media posts, more, more, more. Successful marketing starts with a big picture approach and begins with genuine connection as you step into becoming (and sharing) the real YOU. Email:
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