Here are 5 reasons to support our community and make a big difference by “shopping small” this Holiday season:
- It’s friendly
At a small business, chances are you’ll be waited on by the owner, a member of their family, or someone who reports directly to the owner. This proximity to the boss makes for better customer service – something that can be hard to find online or at larger stores.
- Your local economy will benefit
Shopping small creates and supports local jobs. Each time you purchase a product or a service, you are helping to pay the salary of a friend or neighbor.
- Small business gives back
Research shows that small-business owners contribute each year to their communities through volunteering, in-kind contributions, and/or direct cash donations. That means your purchase of a good or service at a small business is a great way to “pay it forward.”
- Help create a unique community
Small businesses help add character, personality, and charm to a neighborhood. As a tourist destination, helping create a unique community invariably helps us all!
- It’s good to be part of the dream
Small-business owners are the embodiment of the American Dream; supporting them makes you part of the dream, and that’s a good thing.