"When you choose to support a local business, it's more than just a decision about which building to walk into. It's about the people and relationships, the familiar faces and iconic places that make your town worth visiting."
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Small Business, Buying Local And Our Changing Economy | Notes April 2020
Articles and notes focusing on small business and navigating the murky waters into which we were all thrown as of mid-March, when America began shutting down. There are thousands of stories out there; explanations of the difficult decisions and choices, along with heartfelt (and tragic) reflections by entrepreneurs; since I feel so much can be learned from these times I will be adding more links to an upcoming blog post as well. (As I usually do with my Notes, there are a few older articles which seemed worth passing along as well).
Monday, April 13, 2020
"Small Business Love" Go Independent, Shop Small (Anywhere USA)
Posts from the Go Independent, Shop Small (Anywhere USA) Facebook page: In the middle of our shutdowns, mandatory isolation and new life of quarantine, people are beginning to miss the things they may have got away from. We took each other for granted perhaps, failing sometimes to seek out our friendly proprietors and make the choices which supported their hard work as well as our own city services. and sense of urgency towards our neighbors and longtime favorite restaurants .... maybe, it's time for change. (mid-April 2020)
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Inspiration For Small Business Owners by Live Local USA
The arrival of April brought us into the second month of shuttered businesses, people socially-distancing at home under quarantine orders....and unfamiliar territory. While so many independent retailers desperately needed sales and customers, new guidelines had shut down most businesses deeming them non-essential, and yet, America rallied together anyway.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Words of Wisdom | "Spend It Here Keep It Here"
Every so often an article or news item leaps out at me with a particular phrase or statement that seems worth sharing. This one highlights one of the principles I believe is so essential to not just life but the recover and mending of our communities which will need to take place in the months ahead. Businesses must be more than just a company, a name on a building or a means to profit.
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