COVID-19 has driven consumers into the arms of big box stores and on-line giants.
According to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 59 per cent of consumers say they are spending more there than at small businesses.
Despite that, 87 per cent of Canadians say they wish they could do more to support small businesses in their community.
Jonathan Alward, the CFIB’s Director for the Prairie Region says there’s a way they can do just that.
“We need to all step up, work together if they can support local as much as possible this summer. Whether you are talking about going out to eat with your family now or doing a staycation when you maybe would have traveled outside the province. They really need our support and we need to help accelerate recovery to get people back to work and businesses back on their feet. “
CFIB has also brought back a contest to show support for local businesses.
Alward explains, “We have phenomenal prizes lined up for the next month or so, customers who enter and thank a business or one of their favourites, you can win $2000 and gift cards from Scotia Bank, Mastercard, Ebay.ca and Dairy Queen and on top of that your favourite business also wins $10,000.”
The goal is to support small businesses as they negotiate the continued difficulties brought on by COVID-19.
The contest runs until July 25th. Go to SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca to send your message.
