SEND GIFTS & SHOP EARLY

We are all trying to find ways to stay connected to each other. We are also bored. And we want to buy from small businesses. It is the perfect trifecta to start doing some online shopping! Do your best to not hop onto sites like Amazon to shop. Those large sites are cannabalizing small business and often have almost impossible contract terms for small businesses to sell on them. Instead, use these sites that will connect you direct to real small businesses all over the world. You will have a much better shopping experience, you will discover way more interesting products and you will get a chance to buy directly from a real small business owner – having a direct impact on their business.

Carissa’s Favourite Small Businesses  – COMING SOON

The #buyfromsmallbusiness creator, Carissa Reiniger, tries to spend all of her company and personal budget exclusively with small businesses. See her favourite small business brands from around the world and buy from them too!

Nextdoor

Download this app and instantly be connected to your neighbours. This will not only be so lovely in this moment but you can also share tips about great local small businesses that you can buy from.

Etsy

You will find literally thousands of small business owners from all over the world who make very type of product you can imagine.

Bonanza

A challenger to Amazon that is built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and does not charge the small businesses set up fees or monthly fees.

Indiegogo

A platform for small business owners to pre-sell products and services in production which gives you a great chance to see really interesting innovations in everything from fashion to technology and secure your purchase before the general market gets access.

Make It

Make It produces major events for “Makies” in Canada. You can’t go to a big event right now but you can still shop from the Makies online.