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Why Your Small Business Should Give To Charity


Playing a role in helping the community and welfare of the less privileged can be morally elevating. It happens that there are a lot of upsides to being that 'cheerful giver' we've always been told to be.
Your company and business as a whole can benefit from this generous act of giving or donating to charity.


First off, giving to charity can go a long way to boost the the confidence of your staff and also help them develop a habit of giving. As they say "givers never lack" so it is a good thing to familiarize your staff with the giving habit.
Giving to charity or sponsoring a charitable event brings marketing opportunities to your company's door step. You could give profits from a particular product or service to a charity organization who may just help you with advertising which will in turn extend the reach of your marketing campaigns by targeting its supporters. 


It can also help to increase awareness of your brand when you are in a partnership with the charity organization.This only works when the two parties make continuous efforts to emphasise the ongoing relationship. For example, your small business could include donation details in its marketing materials, while a charity could mention your company’s support online, alongside a link to the website. This attention may then attract new customers, especially those who already support the charity in question. They’ll be more likely to choose you over a competitor if it will help support a cause they care about.

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