Supporting local businesses in Singapore during COVID-19

Supporting local businesses in Singapore during times of COVID-19
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Stay safe, stay inside

Dear Singapore, we’re in for a month of indoor life. But that doesn’t mean that everything comes to a standstill. Life goes on, and there’s much that we can do, to support others locally who are not as lucky as we are.

Carousell will be doing our best to ensure that users and local businesses can continue business and life as usual. After all, when supporting local helps us all tide through together, Everyone Wins.

Here are our efforts to #SupportLocal, whether you’re a business owner, charitable organisation, freelancer or Carousell user!

  1. I need support as a local charity/business owner or freelancer
  2. I would like to continue using Carousell for my online shopping needs and to support local Carousellers
  3. I would like to help other users
  4. Tips for adjusting to this new normal

What else can you do to help?

Tips on social distancing in times of COVID-19: Carousell-Style

I need help as a local charity/business owner or freelancer

Category / Theme Campaign / Project Link Description Eligibility
I’m a local retailer and I want to go digital #SupportLocal Retailers Carousell will be providing online on-boarding and subsidies for your online Carousell shop account, if you’re a local SMEs looking to digitise your offline business. Offline registered retailers which are not currently on Carousell
I’m a local F&B owner and I want to go digital #SupportLocal F&B Carousell will be providing free exposure to local F&B owners in our new “Local F&B” category.  Any licensed F&B businesses which are affected by COVID-19
I’m a local creative freelancer and need help getting online exposure #MADEinSG Together with the Singapore Brand Office, Carousell will be supporting creative and freelance professionals in the Media, Arts, Design and Entertainment (M.A.D.E) industries with free exposure and support for their creative work and skills, on the platform. Media industry professionals

Artistic professions

Design professionals

Entertainment industry professionals

I need local shipping support on Carousell Discounted Contactless Delivery Options Carousell is working with partners such as blu and GOGOVAN to provide affordable delivery options to sellers. All users with verified Carousell accounts
I’m a local charity organisation and I need support Free Ads for Charity (more details to come!) Carousell is supporting charity organisations critical to providing support to the local communities during this time, by providing advertising support to continue their fundraising and call for donations. Any non-profit organisations in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and in the Philippines who need advertising support to replenish supply of food and essential health products, donations for upkeeping costs, call for volunteers and other initiatives that provide care for families-at-risk and seniors in need
#ChooseToGive to our local charities Carousell is supporting local ground ups and charities looking for item donations during this time, by featuring these organisations on prominent pages within the Carousell app. Any local ground up or charity looking for items

I would like to continue using Carousell for my online shopping needs and to support local Carousellers

Category Campaign Description Eligibility
I want to get local shipping for my items Discounted Contactless Delivery Options Carousell is working with partners such as blu and GOGOVAN to arrange for shipping packages for sellers on the platform. 

As a buyer, you can share with your seller the availability of these packages, or directly arrange for shipping on your end.

All users with verified Carousell accounts
I want to support local businesses #SupportLocal Retailers Carousell is working with several categories of local businesses to digitise their offline shops and get exposure on our platform. Anyone is welcome to support our local businesses!
#SupportLocal Carousellers Carousell has curated a list of campaigns that are specifically relevant to your needs in this time. These campaigns feature local sellers, just like you and I! Everyone is welcome!

I would like to help other users

Category Campaign Description Eligibility
I want to give away free items to those in need #ChooseToGive anything you own

#ChooseToGive to our local charities

Carousell has created a “Free Items” category where you can list things you no longer need but could go some way in helping others out.  Anyone can give!

Tips for adjusting to this new normal

1 Coping in Times of COVID-19: Tips for Working From Home, Social Distancing and More
2 Prevent burn-out if working from home gets too heavy for you
3 Getting married but need to postpone? Here’s how to cut costs
5 DIY deep home cleaning tips
6 How does the circuit breaker affect you as a vehicle owner?
7 HDB Room Rental Average Prices: How Much is Your Room Worth? (earning extra income)

 

In the meantime, stay inside, stay safe and stay well, everyone.

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