Nevada Appeal
A4 | Saturday, November 21, 2015 | Nevada Appeal
Support local business, ‘shop small’ this year Special to the Nevada Appeal Since its founding in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday has emerged as a major event for holiday shoppers who want to support their community. In fact, a survey showed customers spent a whopping $14.3 billion with small, independent businesses on the day in 2014, a strong indication of how the day is growing into a major American shopping tradition. If the trend continues, 2015’s Small Business Saturday is going to be even bigger. With proclamations of support from governments in all 50 states, the day is expected to be a success for locally owned businesses across the nation.
WHY SHOP LOCAL The reason so many people are shopping on Small Business Saturday is simple: it works. Numerous studies have shown the benefits of spending with locally owned businesses instead of their
chain-store competitors. Local shops typically invest far more into their community by using local vendors, employing local people and keeping their profits close to home instead of shipping them to an out-oftown headquarters. It also results in tax revenue that supports the services and infrastructure in your own town. If you shop locally in your own community instead of traveling elsewhere to spend your money, you’ll know any sales taxes collected is spent on improving your local area — often helping to fund things like roads, sidewalks, police officers and firefighters.
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Another reason to shop on Small Business Saturday is for the fun of it. Small, locally owned shops often have unique Christmas gifts with a local flavor. And if you’re unhappy with the lack of service at many of the big, national chain stores, you may be pleasantly surprised at the personal attention you get by shopping with small businesses.
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Boost your economy: More of your money will stay in your own community. Customer service: Small shops have a reputation for caring about individual customers. They couldn’t stay in business otherwise. Big public benefits: Your tax dollars will be supporting local services. New jobs in town: Small, independent stores help keep more people employed. Helping the planet: By not driving far away, you’re saving both time and gas money. Helping non-profits: Small businesses typically donate more time and money to local charities. You matter more: At a small, independent shop, you’re not just a number. Your business makes a real difference.
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