If you are operating a small business, it is generally beneficial to have a strong connection to the community where your business is located. Small local businesses don’t necessarily have to target very large audiences. Instead, you want to focus on your local community and the people in nearby surrounding areas and approach your marketing and advertising strategies from that perspective. Whether you are running an online business or a brick and mortar shop, here are five helpful ways to promote your business within your local community. 1. Emphasize Your Local Origins When you launch a small business, sharing your local origins is hugely important for developing rapport with the…