The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to help local businesses through the novel coronavirus pandemic. With many businesses forced to temporarily shut their doors, many are facing uncertain times ahead. “We’ve noticed that our B.C.
business community has taken a huge hit,” said Karla Laird, BBB Mainland B.C. spokesperson. “Businesses are downsizing, some of them have had to close all their operations, some of them have to had to send their staff home.” The impact of this health crisis on small business is far reaching.
The BBB says the crisis is affecting businesses you visit and interact with every day, including your local coffee shop, favourite lunch spot and even businesses that might not readily come to mind. “You are