Why Local Businesses are Worth Supporting
Why Local Businesses are Special
#ShopLocalCoMo is more than just a hashtag, it’s a mindset! Shopping, eating, drinking, sourcing services, and donating to locally-owned organization makes a huge impact on your local community and economy. We may be a little biased, but we have many great reasons why local businesses are the best.
#1 Small Businesses Make Your City Unique
When thinking about the best part of your area, the first thing that probably comes to mind, are the things that make the city special. What sets your city apart from others? What makes it special? It’s things that are unique to only your city, the landmarks and the small businesses.
#2 68% of Money Spent at Locally-Owned Businesses Stay in Your Local Community
When you shop small, $68 out of $100 spent stays in your local community. This means that money goes back into making that area better. The funds can improve local school, public services, emergency services, infrastructure, and other local business. This creates more jobs and improves the livlihood of your region.
#3 You Get Experts Who are Passionate About Their Products
Small business owners know their products, and they know them well. They hand select each brand and likely each item that is in their shop or their food. Small business owners are incredibly knowledgable about what the products they present to you because it is their passion. They can answer questions in details most chains and big box store employees would not be able to give you.
#4 Your Experience is Personalized and Elevated
You are more than just a number at a local business. Every experience is curated in local businesses, just like their products. The display, decor, service, everything has been carefully planned out to create the atmosphere and experience that the business owner thrives to create and perfect. If you become a repeat customer, staff will be able to start recommending things to that they know you will enjoy.
#5 You Will Find Unique Products and Services
Small businesses are able to specialize their services or their product offering as much as they want to. Their catalogs, menus, and options are not limited by corporate. You can often find local food producers, jewelers, artists, custom products, new recipes, and so much more that does not exist in other places. Other small businesses bring in their favorite products from a other places in the world, giving their shop an eclectic feeling.
#6 Small Businesses Tend to Give Back
Small businesses tend to want their community to thrive. Often, they are some of the most active donors in their community. Small businesses owners and managers often make time to be active members of their community despite being busy at work.