Retailers have high expectations this year as Black Friday shoppers begin their holiday shopping today.
For these shoppers, it’s important to maintain momentum and keep shopping with small, local stores in mind. “Small Business Saturday” After all, small, local businesses are the heart of our communities.
Saturday is the 14th annual Small Business Saturday. It’s a day to celebrate small businesses, or better yet, a day to shop and eat at small businesses as the U.S. Small Business Administration calls them. “engine” of the economy.
Indeed, for many reasons.
Of course, some people are hired locally for large corporations, but the reality is that spending your money on locally owned small businesses will likely have an immediate impact on individuals, families, and entire communities. can do. . Small and medium-sized businesses are also supporting us. They sponsor sports teams and school concerts. They organize clean-up drives and food drives. They often give back to their communities in ways that large national (or even global) retailers cannot match.
By making small purchases, you’ll not only feel like you’re supporting your neighbors, but you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase gifts that are hard to find elsewhere. Rather than risk giving someone the same gift they’re getting from dozens of other people during a Black Friday flash sale, shopping at locally owned stores is a great way to get unusual, sometimes handmade, and unique gifts. means the opportunity to obtain It will be noticeable. The recipient will know that a lot of thought went into these gifts.
Here are some local businesses where you can find interesting and unique gift items. Warren’s American Cards and comics in general. Boardman coin; Neil’s shoes and uniform from Warren. stewart furniture. Scarpaci Agricultural Products and Wholesalers. White House Fruit Farm in Canfield. Semach’s Northside Appliance in Struthers. Sealy furniture in Northern Lima. Middlefield country furniture store. Canfield TP Tools & Equipment. Reduce sales and services. Thumm & Co., a watchmaker and bicycle store. or Thom Duma Fine Jewelers in Warren. Also, consider gift cards for groceries at stores like Sparkle or dining out at Salvatore’s Italian Grill, Buena Vista Cafe, or Delucia’s.
And on top of all these great reasons to shop small, the experience itself is likely to be better because you’ll be dealing with employees who are much more likely to be genuinely knowledgeable and helpful. Become. Customer service is also onsite.
After today’s Black Friday rush and crowds, Small Business Saturday should be a fun shopping experience and beneficial for everyone involved.
But don’t stop there. At some point, your local small business won’t be able to sustain itself, but your loyal and regular customer base will. Take advantage of all the locally owned businesses this weekend. Once you find your favorite, stick with it all year long.