Small businesses in Canberra have another chance to share the word they're open for business through a second Business Hour on The Canberra Times Facebook page on Wednesday night.
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Last week a range of businesses took the opportunity to comment on a dedicated post between 6-7pm to tell our readers they are open for business.
Businesses from restaurants and cafes to boutiques and personal trainers took advantage of the opportunity.
At the same time on Wednesday, more businesses are invited to tag themselves in the Business Hour post and upload a picture of their wares. The aim of Business Hour is to thank and encourage businesses finding their way during the early stages of COVID-19 restrictions being relaxed.
Additionally, businesses will be encouraged to register themselves on our Open for Business web page.
Social media is the "ultimate answer to social distancing" said Small Business and Family Enterprises Ombudsman Kate Carnell, who hoped business would use this time to get on the front foot of the medium.
"I think this is a great opportunity for lots of businesses," she said.
"The new normal I think will be a mixture of online services."
Local media campaigns such as this one, which is being driven by all ACM mastheads, had helped push traders along, Hunter Business Chamber chief executive Bob Hawes said.
"We've seen an encouraging escalation in the number of community support programs. Local radios and media networks encouraging businesses that are open to get involved in campaigns and get the word out there."
