Hey Small Business Owners, Are You Part of the #OpenWeStand Initiative?

There's been a lot of changes with how everybody works during the Covid-19 crisis especially with small businesses and entrepreneurs. Being a lifestyle blogger, I've been changing the way I post, and my subject matter has been more about how to stay home and be an active blogger while my daughters are home all the time.

That’s why I'm proud to spread the news about the #OpenWeStand initiative as a GoDaddy partner. As you will see, the Open We Stand website is providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with much needed help and resources.

Trusted Resources to Help You Survive

If you are a small business or an entrepreneur, you are feeling the effects of COVID-19. Whether you are experiencing a small rain or a total hurricane, you are doing your absolute best to stay afloat. That’s why I am so thankful this initiative has provided resources to help us get through these tough times. Topics cover things like customer loyalty and business strategies specifically for this unusual time. We’re all having to learn how to do business in a different way and they have highlighted some of the key areas where these changes are front and center.

An Encouraging Community for Advice

This is brand new territory for all of us, which is why you should not feel ashamed to ask for help. GoDaddy has joined up with LinkedIn to provide a #OpenWeStand LinkedIn Group to create a community for business owners to talk about what is working and get advice for things that are not.

Be Inspired by How Other Small Businesses are Adapting

If you are like me, you are desperate for inspiration – especially while you are stuck at home and unable to work in your usual work space. That’s why I really appreciate that the #OpenWeStand website also includes a page dedicated to stories about how small businesses are adapting to make sure they are keeping their customer/client base and bringing in funds even with their doors closed. Plus, you can follow the hashtag on Instagram to see how other small businesses are adapting.

Ways to Show Your Support for Small Businesses

You can let your community know that you are open for business even if your doors are closed by using the #OpenWeStand ribbon. You can download the image from the website and use it on your social media posts, as well as printing it out on posters to place in your storefronts.

Additionally, you can use the GoFundMe Small Business Relief Initiative to find a small business to support. The Initiative has partnered with GoFundMe to make it easy for supporters to make donations online.

Small Business Relief and Grants are Available

Lastly, GoDaddy is working with GoFundMe for the Small Business Relief Fund. GoDaddy is providing a $500 matching grant to eligible small businesses. To be eligible, you must start a GoFundMe for your small business. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help.