How to help small businesses during the coronavirus outbreak

Looking to help small businesses during this corona-uncertainty and not sure where to start? Here are 5 really easy tips that you can do from the comfort of your own home:

1. Shop small and shop online. See if something available from a bigger retailer might be available from a smaller one. You will make the day of a small retailer - a big one is unlikely to notice! Our designers tell us they do a victory dance every time they get an order.

2. Leave reviews for your favourite small brands online. One great review for a small company can have a really big impact. The same is true by posting a picture of your new item on social media and tagging the brand. Give it a try.

3. Like, comment and share your favourite brands’ social media posts - you never know who might see it. Don’t forget to tag them to give your followers direct access.

4. Buy gift vouchers. You may feel it’s a little risky in case something happens to the business, but it really helps them with cash flow in the short term.

5. Reach out and speak to the teams, whether through live chat or by email. The team will be more than delighted to talk to you and go the extra mile to make sure you receive exactly what you want. You will end up with a much more personalised service than with bigger retailers. It will be worth those few extra pennies, I promise you!