A recent editorial in a local paper reminded me how important it is to encourage people to vote with their dollars by shopping at local stores. Otherwise, many small businesses won’t be around once the economy starts to bounce back.
Challenge yourself to constantly find new ways to win over the shoppers in your community.
If you’re a small business owner, it’s important to give your customers a reason to vote with their dollars when they shop at your store. Providing great products and outstanding customer service are two ways to sway the vote and keep people coming back. But they’re only a beginning.
As consumers, we should all be aware of how our choices ripple through the local economy. And, shopping locally gives you an opportunity to discover some great little treasures that can’t be found on the shelves of a mega mart or superstore.
As we head into the holiday season during this tough economy, try to find ways to balance your big-box shopping with supporting local business.
Remember, how you vote matters.
Now grab your wallet and get out there and vote!
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