Simple, impactful ways to celebrate National Small Business Week
HONOLULU (KHON2) — National Small Business Week is coming up, an annual celebration of the businesses that shape our local economies and communities.
As we recognize small businesses, the Better Business Bureau emphasized how some are facing a new and growing challenge — the impact of increased tariffs.
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BBB's Cameron Nakashima said small businesses have more at stake this year.
According to the National Retail Federation, recent tariffs are adding unexpected costs to supplies and goods, making it harder for small businesses, especially compared to larger companies, to stay competitive and possibly stay in business.
Many small businesses design products in the U.S. and have them manufactured or source materials from abroad.
These businesses, especially, are being hit hard by the recent tariffs.
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This includes local toy makers and tech suppliers to the candy shop down the street, and all kinds of other businesses.
It's never easy to be a small business owner, and recent economic conditions have made it even more challenging for many. So supporting a small business this upcoming Small Business Week can really make a difference.
So, how can you show some love?
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Consumers can make a real difference by consciously choosing to shop small and local whenever possible, especially during times of economic pressure. Before making a purchase, you're encouraged to visit BBB.org to find and support trustworthy small businesses committed to transparency and ethical practices.
Supporting small businesses also means being patient and understanding about small price increases or service delays as businesses navigate rising costs.
An endorsement also can go a long way. Something I'm doing this week and I'm encouraging my friends to do is to pick three to five local small businesses that have impacted your life and helped to shape your community. Share about them on social media and to your friends in person.
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Monetization Opportunities: Offer subscription plans, sell merchandise, or integrate affiliate programs within the app. Operational Efficiency: Automate administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and program delivery. Choosing a skilled android app development company helps in building a solution that addresses all these areas effectively. Several trainers and coaching businesses have already benefited from using fitness apps: Independent Trainers: Offering remote coaching through live or recorded sessions. Offering remote coaching through live or recorded sessions. Gym Owners: Creating branded apps that clients can use to access workouts, track progress, and renew memberships. Creating branded apps that clients can use to access workouts, track progress, and renew memberships. Yoga Instructors: Delivering guided sessions and meditation programs. Delivering guided sessions and meditation programs. Nutrition Coaches: Integrating meal plans and dietary tracking alongside workout regimens. Whether you're a solo trainer or part of a larger organization, leveraging fitness app development can significantly boost your service delivery and business growth. Digital progress in the fitness sector means personal trainers and coaches should adjust to what their clients expect. In today's world, fitness app development services are important because they can secure your business for the future. Being based on Android, fitness apps can be used on any device, are flexible and reach a lot of users, making them perfect for fitness professionals who wish to scale up and give better outcomes to clients. A custom android app development company helps you get an app that includes all the necessary features and functions. If you want to serve your clients better, deliver good online sessions or make more money, a fitness app is a great business resource. 1. What are the key benefits of fitness app development for personal trainers? Using fitness apps, personal trainers are able to oversee their customers remotely, design fitness regimes tailored to them, follow client improvements and boost connections. This automates things like arranging appointments and receiving bills from patients. 2. Why should I choose Android for my fitness app? Android can work on many different phones and provides developers with access to a bigger audience, mainly in regions where mobile growth is fast. Wearable devices can be used with it and users have more customization options too. 3. How much does it cost to develop a fitness app for Android? The total cost can be affected by the requested features, how tricky the app is, its design and the company's expertise. The cost of apps can go from a few thousand dollars for basic needs to far higher prices for AI and wearable technology. 4. Can a custom android app development company build a branded app for my fitness business? A custom development company can make an app for you that shows your logo, matching design and features that fit your coaching model. 5. What features should I include in a fitness app for personal training? Among the important features are exercises for you to try, instructions in videos, progress monitoring, communication with others, monitoring your eating plan, organizing sessions and incorporating tools from fitness devices. 6. How long does it take to develop a custom fitness app? Depending on the number of features and complexity, it can take between 8 weeks and several months to build. Discussing the timeline happens during the first stages of planning with the development company. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
