After months of city-wide protests and now the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Hong Kong businesses need our help and support now more than ever.
Businesses around the world are feeling the strain of COVID-19. With social distancing and lock down measures the norm, shops and restaurants are struggling to keep afloat. And though measures in our city haven't been quite as extreme as in some locations, Hong Kong has already had to weather to the affects of the months of political turmoil that ravaged throughout 2019. Now, with the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, small businesses especially need our support. While we may all be doing our bit to stay safe in these trying times, there are still ways that we can support our favourite spots from near or far.
After all, its the diverse culture, mom-and-pop shops and independently owned and unique businesses that make our city so special. If you want to see your favourites survive the storm, here's how you can support them now:
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Shop local – on and offline
Next time you to need to do some shopping, whether for everyday essentials, a gift or something bigger, try to shop local where possible. We all know how convenient the likes of Amazon Prime and other global chains can be, but our local businesses will value your custom and support much more.
There are countless homegrown small businesses to support in Hong Kong, including these beauty, lifestyle and athleisure brands. And even if you can't physically visit a store, or if brick and mortar stores are closed, many online sites are still up and running.
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