Mega e-tailers, like Amazon and Walmart, may monopolize online commerce, but it’s the small businesses across the country that keep the economy going. In fact, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the 28 million small businesses in America account for 54 percent of all sales in the country. Small businesses create jobs, build a demand for locally made products and keep communities thriving.
Your local small businesses are part of your community’s landscape. That’s where you catch the latest town news and where you’re always greeted with a warm smile. At a local small business, you’ll be guaranteed superior service and the gratification that comes from knowing you’re supporting the economy in your own community.
Check out our top 8 reasons to shop local:
1. Help create jobs in your community
The money you spend at local retailers goes back to your community. When you support these small businesses, you enable them to grow, thus creating more jobs and helping the local economy thrive.
2. Keep your tax dollars in the community
When you spend your money at local retailers, approximately $68 of every $100 spent will be reinvested into your community. That money will go toward better schools, libraries and parks — in your own neighborhood.
3. Support the American Dream
Keep the spirit of America alive by supporting the American Dream: Anyone can start a business and keep it thriving. When you shop local, you’re showing support for the entrepreneurs in your community, those folks who were brave enough to strike out on their own.
4. Small businesses give back to their community
Small businesses play a big part in supporting community causes and charities. When you shop local, you’re enabling these businesses to continue giving their support.
5. Celebrate your community
This Holiday season, celebrate your community! Spend a delightful afternoon browsing through local shops and talking with customers and small business owners. You’ll reconnect with your community, support its businesses and rediscover what makes it thrive.
6. Find unique gifts
Skip the overrated, mass-produced items this holiday season and find gifts at local stores. You’ll find an entire array of truly unique and durable items that will be perfect for everyone on your list.
7. Help keep your community interesting
Sure, we need those mainstream retailers, but it’s the small businesses that keep the community colorful. They’re the ones running quirky marketing campaigns and hosting online contests that have the entire town buzzing.
8. Explore new retailers and restaurants
What better way to try out the latest haunts in town than by spending the day shopping local small businesses? It’s a fantastically fun way to kick off your holiday shopping!
Throughout the holiday season, give back to the community you love by shopping local. You’ll be glad you did!
Are you a small business owner? We want to help keep your company thriving! Give us a call or stop by GreenState today to ask about our business services that can help your business grow.