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, let's intentionally show our support for black-owned businesses. Here are 5 ways you can do this RIGHT NOW 
, let's intentionally show our support for black-owned businesses. Here are 5 ways you can do this RIGHT NOW
1. Find the businesses 
There are various directories online. All it takes is a Google search. You have to put in the work.
There are various directories online. All it takes is a Google search. You have to put in the work.
2. Stop asking for discounts! 
We all love a bargain, however, if you can afford to pay full price for something, don't take it out of our community. Pay full price for a black supplier that can do the job.
We all love a bargain, however, if you can afford to pay full price for something, don't take it out of our community. Pay full price for a black supplier that can do the job.
3. Collaborate 
We don't have to compete! Build mutually beneficial relationships with each other.
We don't have to compete! Build mutually beneficial relationships with each other.
4. Share & promote 
If a black-owned business has done a great job, shout about it on your social media platforms. Tag them! Word of mouth is very powerful.
If a black-owned business has done a great job, shout about it on your social media platforms. Tag them! Word of mouth is very powerful.
5. COMMIT, COMMIT, COMMIT 
Repeat business is better than new business. Show your support by committing to their growth.
Repeat business is better than new business. Show your support by committing to their growth.
If you have any suggestions, feel free to add them to this thread. For more info check out @BlackPoundDay
