I Support Small Business—And Here’s What That Actually Means
It’s easy to say, “I support small business.”
We put it in our bios.
We hashtag it on Instagram.
We repost when someone we love launches something new.
But if you’re a small business owner—or you love someone who is—you know it means a lot more than a like or a share.
Supporting small business means investing in people, not platforms.
It means choosing relationships over algorithms.
It means seeing the heart behind the hustle—and responding with action.
Why It Matters More Than Ever
Small businesses aren’t just boutiques and side hustles.
They’re coaches, consultants, creatives, freelancers, veteran entrepreneurs, parents working from laptops, and women building something new with one hand while cooking dinner with the other.
And they’re not backed by big budgets or marketing agencies.
They grow because someone says, “I believe in what you’re building.”
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and create nearly two-thirds of new jobs in the country.
Every dollar, every DM, every review—it matters.
Here’s What “I Support Small Business” Actually Looks Like
It’s not always buying something. Sometimes it’s…
- Leaving a glowing Google review
- Forwarding their email to a friend
- Tagging them in a referral post
- Listening to their podcast
- Sharing their content with context
- Sending a “keep going” message
- Commenting on a post they were scared to publish
- Hiring them when you’re ready—and respecting their rates when you’re not
At DeBella DeBall Designs, this support has never been theoretical. It’s personal.
It’s what allowed me to grow from solo service provider to a business that now helps other women and veteran entrepreneurs scale with systems, strategy, and confidence.
Learn more about how we help small businesses grow →
Want to Support Small Businesses Right Now?
Here’s how you can help someone’s business today—without spending a dime:
- Share a resource like the 9-Line Business Roadmap (our paid program that transforms chaos into clarity)
- Leave a thoughtful review
- Shout them out in your stories
- Comment with encouragement
- Forward this blog post to a fellow business owner
- Say their name in rooms they’re not in
Final Word
“I support small business” isn’t a passive statement. It’s a decision.
It’s how we build communities that thrive.
It’s how we show up for the people we care about.
And if you’re one of the people showing up?
Thank you. It means more than you know.
Book a Clarity Call.
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Tell someone about our work
We see you. And we’re cheering you on, too.
