The Power of Shopping Small and Supporting Small Businesses

It’s okay to shop big sometimes. I get it. It’s cheap. It’s fast. It’s convenient. Not everyone has the luxury of shopping small all the time, but when you can, it makes a real difference. Let me tell you what differences it makes:

1. When You Shop Big, You’re Just Another Sale.
   We all have different needs, and sometimes convenience is key, so again, it’s okay to sometimes shop big. But at big stores, like Walmart or McDonald’s, your purchase doesn’t make a difference to them. The money goes to shareholders, not to your community.
   
   
2. When You Shop Small, You’re Supporting a Dream.
   Every item from a small business is crafted with love, care, and creativity. It’s not just a product, it’s a story, a design, and it might be handmade by someone working to support their family, trying to get through school, or maybe this is their job that they are passionate about. Fun tip! Ask a small business owner about the story behindtheir products! Or, if it's food, ask what makes it special.
   
   
3. Your Money Stays Local.
   When you buy from a small business, that money doesn’t leave the city. It helps build our local economy, create jobs, and keeps your community thriving. A strong network of small businesses helps to make communities more economically resilient, especially during tough times.
   
   
4. When you Shop Small, It makes a Big Impact.
   Your choices count! A painting from an artist could help with rent. A pair of earrings might help put dinner on the table. Buying fresh bread from a local Taiwanese bakery supports a chef’s passion for sharing diverse flavorswith the community. When you supporta neighborhood clothing designer, you help themcontinue creating fashion with meaning. Every purchase makes an impact.

It all matters, and we truly appreciate you all for shopping small!