Choose Local, When You Can
Shifting just a small portion of your spending away from corporate giants to independent businesses can have a direct and lasting positive impact in your community. It’s your loonie, you choose what to do with it.
Share Your Favourites
Write a review, share posts, and engage with content from your favourite local small businesses on social media. If you tag CFIB and use #SmallBusinessEveryDay in your post, we can share it too!
Find Local Retailers Online
If you are shopping online, look beyond the retail giants and explore the many small businesses now operating virtually on platforms such as Etsy, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
Have a Conversation
Small businesses want your business and often will go the extra mile for you. Looking for something special? Ask a local business owner if they can source it for you, before buying elsewhere!
Show Your Gratitude
The Big Thank You Contest in October is the perfect opportunity to send a thank you message to your favorite Canadian small businesses. Both you and the businesses you nominate could WIN some great prizes!
Take Part in Buy Local Events
On Small Business Saturday, we encourage small businesses across the country to host special sales or appreciation events to give back to their customers. Mark your calendars now for November 29, 2025!
Are You a Small Business Owner or Manager?
Download your FREE #SmallBusinessEveryDay toolkit and help share the true value of shopping local with your customers.
Does Your Organization Support Local Business?
If you’re a Business Improvement Area (BIA) or organization supporting small business, we invite you to join our #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign.
