Support Small Businesses in Tampa Bay this Holiday Season

Today I want to share 5 reasons to shop small this holiday season.  There are so many ways small businesses benefit our Tampa Bay community; they create jobs for locals, they encourage economic growth, they lessen the environmental impact and more.  It actually benefits you and your life directly in a positive way.

Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Your Local Community:

1. Make a direct impact on lives, not just logos. By choosing local businesses, you're contributing to the well-being of your community. Since 2014, small businesses have created 2 out of every 3 new jobs, making your dollar an investment in your neighbor's life and supporting local employment.

2. Connect with real people, not just a customer service line, when you spend your dollar on local services. Small business owners are passionate about what they do, serving as your go-to source for expert information. Unlike larger corporations, your concerns won't be outsourced; instead, you'll likely be speaking directly to a knowledgeable local business owner or employee.  When picking up a new hobby or getting to know an area, small business owners can give great advice!

3. Contribute to creating a more vibrant and culturally rich community by supporting thriving local, small businesses. Towns dominated by local expertise become more interesting places to live, offering a diverse range of options and specialized services that make your community a dynamic and attractive place to call home.

4. Choose local businesses to ensure top-notch service. Operating on a smaller scale, these enterprises cannot afford to provide substandard services. With their reputations directly tied to their businesses, they prioritize customer satisfaction and excellence, ensuring that every dollar and customer counts towards maintaining a positive local reputation.

5. Reinvest in your community strategically by spending locally. Approximately $0.68 of every dollar spent on local services goes back into your community, creating economic synergy. Your hard-earned dollars shape the survival of local businesses, allowing you to decide which businesses thrive and contribute to the economic well-being of your community.

This season seek out options to purchase from local run stores and shops.  We plan to try to shop small for any items we can and to plan local experiences for our children.  As a business owner, I understand how important the community support is to me and my family.  And I think about where we spend out money - right back here locally!  (Yes real estate agents are independent contractors - locally run businesses too!)  If you need any help buying or selling in Tampa Bay finishing out 2023 or into 2024 - I am here to help as your local Tampa Bay real estate expert.  Hope you have a great holiday season - and don't forget to shop small!

Alison Connors - RE/MAX Action First
The Connors Team Leader
Broker Associate
813-758-3063