1. The local economy: Local business is the backbone of the UK economy, and shopping locally can hugely boost your community. Research shows that just £10 spent with a local independent shop means £50 back into the local economy.
2. Create local jobs: With an increase of demand, there always becomes an increase in supply, and with an increase in supply comes an increase in suppliers. Buying local can boost the job market in your area by producing a need for more workers.
3. The environment: Even though next-day delivery makes online shopping desirable, the cost of that delivery on the environment last long past the next-day. Between the packaging, the fuel to transport the goods, and the damaging habits of online retailers, buying local is clearly the far more environmentally friendly option.
4. Encouraging entrepreneurs: By shopping local, not only are you boosting the community’s economy, you’re also supporting entrepreneurs from the local area and helping their business to grow.
5. Help to create the identity: The businesses in the local high street can shape the identity of an area, attracting tourists and visitors. By supporting local businesses, you can be a part of nurturing the vibrant and exciting identity of your community.
6. Local business for local charities: Many local businesses support local charities that are particularly relevant to the area, meaning that by shopping locally, there’s a good chance that you’re increasing charitable donations.
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