AD – Items in this post have been gifted. This doesn’t affect any opinions given.
When this pandemic started, I don’t think any of us ever realised it would go on for so long. Throughout the months, we have all learnt so much about ourselves and what we want. I’ve seen some great small businesses open but I’ve also seen a good many that have had to close.
One think I want to do this year is support small businesses more. They really need our help now more than ever. I want to base my gift guides around lots of small businesses to give them a platform to show their products and services. Both of my recent Valentine’s Day gift guides featured lots of them and the feedback has been great.
I want to share some tips of how you can help support small businesses this year. It is so much easier than you think yet can make such a huge difference. Before we get onto that, I wanted to share with you one small business that you won’t want to miss out on…
Bels Bling
I have been so blessed to have worked with Bels Bling a couple of times previously. Both my Daytime Sparkle and 5 ways to add accessories to your outfit were so well received by you. Both posts have some beautiful jewellery pieces that I still love and get lots of wear out of.
Bels Bling is the place to go for beautiful yet affordable jewellery. With a mixture of dainty and statement pieces, there is something for everyone. One of my favourite things about the Bels Bling jewellery is that they all catch the light in such a pretty way. Here are just a couple of the beautiful pieces Bels Bling sell.
Ways you can support small businesses
- Purchase an item
- Leave a review
- Follow them on social media
- Share their posts on your social media
- Like and leave comments on their posts
- Suggest them to your friends
- Tag them in opportunities
- Sign up to their newsletter
I hope you have found these tips useful. Supporting small businesses doesn’t have to cost a penny, just simply a moment of your time. I share lots of small businesses over on my Instagram, so feel free to follow me. Make sure you check out the Bels Bling website and treat yourself or a loved one to some gorgeous jewellery.
I totally agree that it’s never been as important as it is now to support small businesses that are currently struggling.
Antonia || Sweet Passions
Great post! My parents used to own a small business, and I think the best thing someone can do is recommend a small business- if it’s a physical place, recommend going there- and if it’s a service, leave a positive review 🙂 thank you for sharing, I think this is a really interesting time for small business and I’m happy to see more people supporting them through these tough times x
Fab post! I’ve always wanted to support small businesses but more so this year. A lovely review and great post.
Emma | http://www.lifeofemmax.co.uk
YES! This post is more important than ever! I bought so many bits from small businesses over Christmas and it felt so good. When I gave them my feedback, I was overwhelmed with their appreciation!
Rosie
Wow beautiful jewellery, thanks for the ideas and recommending..
Cool post. Love the jewellery 💜💜
Thanks for sharing
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I’ve just checked out their shop and wow! Absolutely love it and will definitely buy something at some point – love love love supporting & buying from small businesses. Love posts like this 🙂 xx
This was such a great read! Now more than ever we should support small business and buy from them and as you said it’s not always about buying if you can’t right now. Thanks for sharing Kelly x
This whole situation has been incredibly challenging for small business owners. It breaks my heart to see the announcements that some have been forced to close shop due to the demands of the pandemic. We have been focused on doing what we can to try to support the small businesses in our area including ordering takeout from a different local restaurant every Friday and purchasing as many of our gifts over the holidays as we could from local small business owners. If we each do our part, it can make a big difference!
Thank you for featuring my website Kelly Diane and glad you love the Jewellery.xxx
It’s so important to support small business. Owner/operators have everything invested, literally and you can’t beat the service and community feel. Thanks for the reminder!
I love the jewellery you’re wearing in these photos Kelly! It’s so important to support small businesses right now, they need our help more than ever! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Lovely post! I have definitely been trying to support smaller businesses recently. Thank you for the great tips!x
Yes! Supporting small businesses right now is so important! Love this post 🙂
Fantastic post! Supporting small businesses is so important, especially given how easy the monpolised alternative is becoming, there soon won’t be any freedom of choice. I managed to go all local for Christmas shopping this year
Now more than ever is the time to support our local small businesses. Thanks for sharing one in your area! These pieces are quite lovely.
Agreed! I am trying my hardest to support small businesses as well. Those earrings look gorgeous! Thanks for sharing x
http://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
This past year I have made more of a conscious effort to support small businesses. There are so many unique things to buy from them, as well as helping them out Also I love the jewellery you have bought!
Thanks for sharing!
Aimsy xoxo
Aimsy’s Antics
A timely post, Kelly. Small businesses definitely need our support, especially at the moment. 😀
Great post! We try to support our local small businesses wherever possible. Thanks for sharing
Love Abi
https://thelittlefrenchcottage.com
Affordable and beautiful is the perfect way to describe these pieces; I love the silver earrings and the necklace! Single tone colors go well with most of my clothes and I take great pleasure in wearing jewelry that makes me feel happy. I also love being able to reach out and let the seller/maker know how much I love what they put their heart into!
Thanks so much for sharing this!
These jewellery pieces are gorgeous! It’s so important to support small businesses – especially considering what has gone on lately xx
This is such a kind and beautiful thing you’re doing! Everyone has been thinking about a lot of things even starting businesses to survive and get by esp here in the Philippines. I agree, to help them it costs zero dollars. Buy their products, share their posts, so many things to do! Many would benefit from this. Thanks for sharing.
http://www.lifebeginsattwenty.com
Ohh, I love seeing other people advocating for small businesses! Out of all the jewelry, I think the pearl necklace is my favorite piece––pearls are timeless.
I’ve actually started a series about supporting small businesses on my blog as well, but with regards to supporting local restaurants/cafés, so I’m glad to see you sharing a similar message. It’s just so sad to see how many businesses have had to permanently close their doors this past year… Hopefully, enough of us can keep supporting these places & reminding people to help get them through this time.
Thank you for sharing! Xx
https://explorewithhannahmarie.blogspot.com/
I completely agree with you! It’s so important to support small businesses right now, I try to tweet about any I purchase from and tell all my family and friends x
Supporting small businesses is so important, especially under the current circumstances. Thanks for sharing! x
Lovely post! Some people think the only way to support small businesses is to purchase items from them, but sharing their accounts or business pages help immensely. I know leaving reviews could really boost people’s business!
Thanks for sharing, it’s so important that we celebrate small business 🙂
Great suggestions Kelly! It is so important to support small businesses right now. Thank you so much for sharing some tips on how we can all do our part!
One of the main things I focused on at Christmas was trying to support more small businesses. There are some incredibly talented people out there and like you say, a share on social media doesn’t cost you anything if you’re not in the position to support them yourselves. This sounds like another one I need to check out – those pieces are stunning!
I’ve seen so many awesome businesses close during this pandemic. We need to support them now more than ever. I like how most of these suggestions don’t require you to spend anything, so anyone should be able to do them!
Yes, yes, yes – support small businesses and as you say it doesn’t have to be just by buying things. Great post, thank you (from somewho who blogs for fun but also runs a separate small business)
Love this post! Sometimes just simply supporting on social media if you can’t financially means the world! As a small biz owner myself, I know how much that support helps!
These are great ideas! Now is such an important time to support small businesses – even if it’s just sharing their posts on social media!
This post comes at a vital time when were seeing less interest in big box store brands and more emphasis on the experience and quality of small business! I love that you mention even if you can’t support a small biz by purchasing their products a simple share of social media, comments etc can help increase customers in a HUGE WAY!
great post!
Supporting local business is important and if it has affordable items, why not give it try and support them. The necklace looks nice.
Such a lovely post!
I always shop from small businesses and find they always put in so much extra effort than big stores so you can tell each customer is so appreciated.
Love Lozza x
I’ve actually lost count of the amount of small businesses I have ordered from in the last year. Some incredible people out there and some very talented people.
I can’t see me ever stepping away from supporting small businesses now. Great advice Kelly x
You look lovely! It’s so important to support small businesses right now during the pandemic. It’s been heartbreaking to see so many businesses close or struggle. You always get such great quality and customer service too – so win win!x
Bels Bling has some pretty staff nice earrings. Thank you for taking the time to highlight this matter of supporting other hustlers out there that shows a good heart. This is the motivation to keep on supporting in whatever one can .
My best friend is also a small business owner. And these are the things that I do to support her.
Wow! Bels Bling looks incredible, something I’ll be checking out for the upcoming Mother’s Day! It’s so important to support small business, so thank you for creating a post on it!
xoxo Olivia | http://www.oliviaandbeauty.com
I absolutely agree, I think it’s so important to support small businesses and especially in these times. I’ll definitely follow the suggestions and support small businesses on my social media.
Thanks for sharing!
I am also a supporter of small businesses – I especially love handmade items 🙂
I totally agree on these tips! I have a lot of friends starting their own small businesses and never asked them to give me discounts and give them a feedback that they really need.
The necklace and earrings you are wearing here are stunning. I definitely agree with supporting small business, even if you aren’t in a position to purchase, sharing their creations is a great way to help them x
What cute jewellery! Engagement is always free and a great way to support small businesses!
I LOVE to support small businesses and love any blog posts etc doing the same. Thank you for this. The gold earrings are also super cute. I love something shiny! Siobhan ♡ | Vegan Babe Life
We really love the suggestions you have written on how to support a small business! As one ourselves, we always value and highly appreciate the amount of support that people give us!
Ever since starting my own small business in November last year, I’ve been supporting others more and more and I can’t believe I haven’t done it sooner!
Glad more people are starting to do so – it really makes the world of difference to an artist!