Reasons to Buy Locally & Support Local Businesses
There are many reasons why you may choose certain places to shop, such as unique products, the price, parking or more product options. However, shopping locally can impact so much more than our wallets.
Here are some reasons to buy locally and support local businesses:
Reason 1 – It is convenientConvenience plays a huge part in our lives. After all, how easy is it to just ‘pop to the shop’ when it’s within walking distance? Today, many people opt to shop locally because of its proximity to home.
Reason 2 – Your spending could help boost the local economy.Buying Locally means more money stays within your community.
Reason 3 – You can be part of a communityStaying engaged with local businesses means a greater sense of community. Of course, shopping in a local business helps it financially, but it also supports the wider local economy and community. It’s an excellent opportunity to see new businesses continue to open and prosper within the neighborhood.
Reason 4 – Personal Connection
Getting to know the store owners is a great reason to shop local. It’s their business, they are the decision-makers and they build a personal relationship with their customers.
Local businesses are more likely to focus on the quality of the things they sell rather than the quantity. Range of products are made to the highest quality, so you know that you and your loved ones are receiving something premium, special and made to last.
Reason 6 – Better customer serviceStartup businesses are often born from people’s passions and creative ideas, meaning when you buy locally, you’re engaging in a time-honored connection between consumer and creator. The knowledge, passion and genuine interest in the product is so much greater when you buy directly from the person who has spent time and energy producing it.
Reason 7 – It helps create demand for local jobsIn addition to investing in your community, you can also help improve employment rates within the area by using local shops. Local businesses often provide a large number of jobs to communities, and, in some cases, can even be someone’s first workplace to help kick-start their career. As the business grows, so too will the employment opportunities and local economy.
- Chenne Daig