5 Reasons Why Should You Buy From Small Businesses.
If you need to buy gifts this Holiday Season, or for any particular occasion, consider buying from small business owners. Our retail giants did very well this year. Buying from our small entrepreneurs keeps food on their table, and supports their dreams. Here are some good points on why should should start supporting small business owners.
1. It supports and encourage their dreams.
We all started somewhere. And someone out there might be jumping on a chance in life on fulfilling their biggest and wildest dream of becoming a business owner. Someone might have spent all their life savings on a dream of having a better one for their Family. A young student, a single Mom, A Family working hard to keep everything together. Instead of spending your hard earned money for magnates, why not give that someone a shot? Buying local won't hurt and most of the time, you get more than your money's worth.
1. It supports and encourage their dreams.
We all started somewhere. And someone out there might be jumping on a chance in life on fulfilling their biggest and wildest dream of becoming a business owner. Someone might have spent all their life savings on a dream of having a better one for their Family. A young student, a single Mom, A Family working hard to keep everything together. Instead of spending your hard earned money for magnates, why not give that someone a shot? Buying local won't hurt and most of the time, you get more than your money's worth.
2. You get personalized and even better customer service.
A small business owner prioritizes and treats each and every order as if it's the only order they will have. Your questions are answered promptly, your orders are shipped neatly and trust me, they will go above and beyond (sometimes even providing extras and gifts) to ensure you are satisfied with your experience.
3. You are helping the environment.
Yes, you heard that right. It might be too cliché but recognizing the carbon footprint that big corporations emit during mass production, this is a no brainer. Small businesses tend to source their products locally thus carbon footprint for packaging and transportation is reduced.
4. It supports a sense of community.
Most small business owners uses services of their community as well. Their neighbors, their friends, and their trusted partners. This creates both social and economic relationship among residents, other business owners, schools and community leaders. You might not realize it but shopping local are encouraged within a community and I can't emphasize that enough.
5. It makes you feel good.
It's more than Charity. A small business owner is your loving Family who strives to make their lives and community better. Donating makes you feel good. Helping out a friend makes you feel good. Shopping with and helping out your local entrepreneur gives out the same feeling as well. You made someone smile with your small purchase and you get back an outstanding service in return.
A small business owner prioritizes and treats each and every order as if it's the only order they will have. Your questions are answered promptly, your orders are shipped neatly and trust me, they will go above and beyond (sometimes even providing extras and gifts) to ensure you are satisfied with your experience.
3. You are helping the environment.
Yes, you heard that right. It might be too cliché but recognizing the carbon footprint that big corporations emit during mass production, this is a no brainer. Small businesses tend to source their products locally thus carbon footprint for packaging and transportation is reduced.
4. It supports a sense of community.
Most small business owners uses services of their community as well. Their neighbors, their friends, and their trusted partners. This creates both social and economic relationship among residents, other business owners, schools and community leaders. You might not realize it but shopping local are encouraged within a community and I can't emphasize that enough.
5. It makes you feel good.
It's more than Charity. A small business owner is your loving Family who strives to make their lives and community better. Donating makes you feel good. Helping out a friend makes you feel good. Shopping with and helping out your local entrepreneur gives out the same feeling as well. You made someone smile with your small purchase and you get back an outstanding service in return.
Lastly, If you are able to find a good product and a wonderful seller, trust me, that gift is worth it’s weight in gold. Encourage everyone you know to shop local and see the cycle of happiness and success go on. Blessings!