Support your local economy

Relying on imported goods doesn't sustain your local economy and may drive out small businesses. Imagine if your home town or village only had one or two large chains of shops rather than a number of independently run small businesses. For me personally, that would not be a place that I would enjoy living in long term. It becomes less personal, homogenised and the shopping experience becomes lifeless. Spending your money with local retailers helps keep the local economy alive. Some cases have shown that the income generated from local sales of food is around double than when compared with large chains.

Support your local community

The money you spend with independent small businesses, local producers & retailers keeps money within the community, which helps sustain local trade & invests in the future of your community. If local trade thrives, the people of your town will be happy to live there for years to come. The community then continually feeds itself in a trade cycle.

Support your local independent small business

Cutting down on materials and products that are bought from large retailer chains helps reduce your ecological footprint. Buying locally means that employment levels will stay constant, and may even create more opportunities for local residents to work in the community. The rapport that is built up between small businesses and the customer is often long standing and the service received is generally better when you know the company/staff well. Small businesses also have the advantage of tailoring their sales strategies to the local community rather than having to stick with nationwide marketing plans.

Support your local identity
    Buying locally produced materials and products helps designers create homes and buildings with a local building language. By this I mean vernacular house & home style. These homes will fit into the landscape naturally by using materials that are in abundance in your area like types of stone and timber. This building & design method helps your community feel a sense of belonging and identity.