30 Smart Ways to Improve Your Community Right Now

Local businesses need your support to thrive and you can help do that without spending a cent. Did a seamstress go out of her way to assist with a dress alteration last minute? Did an employee in your local hardware store help you resolve a home maintenance problem? If so, post your gratitude on their business’s website, Yelp, Google Local or your town’s Facebook page. As for posting less-than-stellar reviews, “It’s better to give any critical feedback directly to the business owner so he/she has the opportunity to improve, as opposed to posting a nasty review online that could impact their business and ultimately your community,” says Kobe.