Posts Tagged "why buy local"

‘Tis the Season to Buy Local

‘Tis the Season to Buy Local

When you shop at locally owned stores, stay at locally owned hotels and eat at locally owned restaurants this holiday season, you’ll give your community the gift of prosperity

4 Dec, 2015
Five Reasons Not to Shop at Big Box Stores

Five Reasons Not to Shop at Big Box Stores

National chains entice customers with their big names and low prices, but the big box shopping experience comes at a high cost. Before you pay the price, find out what national chains really bring to the community – and what they take away.

5 May, 2015
Buy Local For Back to School

Buy Local For Back to School

As the summer comes to a close, the familiar tune of the ice cream truck will be replaced by the routine hum of alarm clocks and school bells. Before the first bell rings, though, you can make a big difference in your community by shopping locally this back-to-school season.

1 Aug, 2014
10 Tips to Promote Your Small Business: And How Independent We Stand Can Help

10 Tips to Promote Your Small Business: And How Independent We Stand Can Help

Between big competition and smaller budgets, small businesses face unique challenges on a daily basis. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to mitigate these challenges and grow your small business, like taking advantage of social media and banding together with other small business owners. What’s more, you don’t have to do it alone.

29 Apr, 2014
Celebrate Earth Day The Local Way

Celebrate Earth Day The Local Way

Buying local from independent businesses can make a positive environmental impact alongside the economic and social benefits. You can almost wrap it up in one word – transportation.

22 Apr, 2014
Small Business Articles of the Week

Small Business Articles of the Week

 By: IWS Content Team Here at Independent We Stand, our goal is to help you promote your small business. Below is a list of articles our team has discovered and we wanted to share. Vote for your favorite in the comments below! 1. 20 Must Have Tools For Small Businesses Tanya Prive, Contributor to Forbes.com and co-founder of RockThePost, shares must-have tools for small business owners to utilize, including website resources, eco-friendly…read more →

24 Feb, 2014
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Ole Timey Letterpress - "Slow Down And Enjoy The Process"

Quickly. Faster. I need this yesterday. In most every aspect, life pushes us into a faster pace, year after year. We then wonder, “Where has the time gone?” I think we all feel the need to cram each day with far too much stuff, yet we crave a slightly slower pace and a chance to pause and enjoy the present moment. I know my family and I sure do.

14 Feb, 2014
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