national small business month 2025: tips, impact & how to get involved

In honor of National Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the builders, doers, and risk-takers growing local economies and shaping communities. 

Every May, National Small Business Month gives us a chance to pause and recognize the entrepreneurs who make our communities stronger, more innovative, and more personal. For us at Blue Seven, it's also a moment to reflect on how small businesses are not only the heart of our client work—but the reason we exist. 

So, why does supporting small business matter? 

1. Real Economic Impact: Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and account for nearly half of private sector jobs. Supporting them supports economic resilience, diversity, and local job creation. 

2. Innovation Starts Here: Small businesses move fast. They test ideas, pivot with purpose, and launch products and services that often set the tone for what bigger brands do next. 

3. Human-Centered Brands: Unlike large corporations, small businesses connect with their audience in deeply personal ways—something we believe is the future of branding. 

How we’re celebrating 

At Blue Seven, we’re proud to partner with small businesses across industries—from restaurants and retail to wellness brands and real estate. This month, we’re taking a moment to cheer them on.

Here’s how you can get involved: 

• Refer a small business to Blue Seven for a free consultation. 

• Support local by shopping with some of our clients.

• Join the convo on Instagram—tell us about your favorite small business to support.

3 smart ways to strengthen your business right now

Even if you’re a team of one, here are a few small moves that can make a big impact:

1. Audit your analytics, not just your content: Dig into what's actually converting—whether it's an email, a social post, or a product page. Data can tell you what your audience actually wants. 

2. Lean into partnership: Collaborate with a complementary business on an event, a giveaway, or even a bundle. It’s a cost-effective way to reach new audiences.

3. Create one evergreen content piece this month: A guide, checklist, or FAQ that answers your customers’ top questions. These pieces work for you year-round and cut down on content burnout.

Big ideas don’t need big budgets. They need belief, consistency, and smart support. Happy Small Business Month. We're cheering you on every step of the way.