Why it’s important to support small businesses
Shopping at local, independent stores has many benefits and it often works like a chain reaction: by purchasing from local shops, you’re helping those businesses grow, sell more goods from the area and employ members of the local community, which keeps money circulating around your neighbourhood.
Not to mention, local businesses pay taxes that are poured straight back into the community, so just by making a seemingly small purchasing decision, you are actually investing into the local community and having a directly beneficial impact...
In addition to having economic and social benefits, shopping small and local is often more sustainable. Products generally have smaller circuits, meaning that they will have travelled less and accrued fewer air miles. By favouring local independent businesses that are trading in the right way, no matter what industry they operate in, you will minimise your impact and help them spread their message - a win-win!
