Are you going to support local?
As of today (July 4th), lockdown in our towns and on our high streets will start to be reduced and local businesses can finally start the journey to recovery.
But, are you going to try and support your local businesses in your area? There has been a lot of talk about the struggles of the British highstreet way before the pandemic but with the uncertainties of Brexit and now this, a lot of our beloved businesses have found it extremely hard to survive.
In this post, I would like to highlight why choosing to shop at your local businesses had many benefits and can help the communities we live in.
The local economy
Local businesses are the backbone of our economy, the epitome of the UK high street and often large tourist attractions. But what you may not know is that shopping at a local business, rather than a large chain, is actually better for the economy of your community.
Create local jobs
Shopping with and investing in local businesses means you can have a very strong and positive effect on the health of the local jobs in your area. Small, local businesses are surprisingly the largest employer of jobs nationally and provide the most local jobs to communities. Not only this, but local employers are more likely to pay a higher average wage than their commercial chain counterparts. Helping to grow the number of jobs in your area makes for a better place to live and work which then creates a healthy economy for the community.
Customer service and shopping experience
Although many chain businesses do have good customer service, you can’t beat the personal touch of a local owner who knows everyone in the neighbourhood. They can offer you a product that is suitable for you, your house and even your area. Building relationships between the local owner and the local customer goes further than just a purchase. It is also worth remembering that local shops stock an inventory based on their own customer’s choices rather than national fashion trends. This is so you can find what you want rather than finding what they want to sell you.
Hopefully, these reasons above have helped convince some of you why you should support local. It is more than just supporting Bob and his family, it actually helps provide plenty more families and a healthier, more positive lifestyle for your community.
Here are some examples of local businesses you can support and help bolster your towns and highstreets.
Pubs, bars, restaurants & cafes
Toy shops
Clothing stores
Pet shops
Estate agents - Use an independent/local property expert who values relationships. (That’s me!)
Bakeries
Gift Shops
List of local businesses in Dartford
With that said, below I have listed local businesses within my community of Dartford and the surrounding area.
Please do have a browse and reach out to any of them should they provide a service that you need. Remember. Support local and you will be rewarded with a more vibrant community.
LIST OF BUSINESSES INC CONTACT DETAILS
Visit Our Local Business Page Here For a Full List of Local Businesses in The Dartford Area
I hope this helps. Please remember to shop local and care for your neighbours, your community needs you.
Thank you for reading.
I’m Gary Lintorn - Let Me Get You Moving...
gary@garylintorn.com
01322 555 000
07985 106832
Who is Gary Lintorn?
Gary is your proven and trusted property expert with a huge heart. Not only does Gary take care of his clients and the sale & rental of their homes, he also works with the local community of Dartford and the surrounding areas too. Find Gary Lintorn on his Youtube channel here.
