As a small business you may be looking for a way to boost your sales. Why not consider giving back to the community?

Giving back may not have been your first choice for bringing in business, but by getting your business name out into the public you actually will be bringing more people in. Giving back does not have to involve a lot of money; often it may only involve giving of time.

Options to consider:

*In the spring have you and your employees set aside a day to clean up your neighborhood.

*Help clean and care for a local park. Plant a flower garden with possibilities of placing a small sign in it to signify who cares for it.

*Take part in a Habitat for Humanity, helping a local family.

*Allow local fundraisers to set aside a day where they can receive a percentage of the sales.

*Donate supplies to a local school or club.

*Sponsor a local school team or Little League team.

*Participate in the local parade. Pass out a sample from your business or something with your name on it.

*Consider having a team of employees help out in an after school program a few hours a week.

Whatever you choose to do go into it with a good attitude. Remember you are using this as advertising for your business. You want people to have a good reflection of who and what you do. Make a good impression on those you come in contact with and they will be sure to tell their friends about you. Make a difference.