Posts Tagged "why buy local"

Online Marketing Levels Playing Field

Online Marketing Levels Playing Field

There was a time when every town and city in America was home to small businesses run by hard-working and self-sufficient people — people who possessed an entrepreneurial spirit.

9 Apr, 2013
Buying Local: It Should Start With You

Buying Local: It Should Start With You

If you own a local, community-based business, you certainly understand the challenges of competing against national chain stores, emerging online competitors, and mega shopping clubs in your area.

5 Apr, 2013
Celebrate Valentine’s Day The Strawberry Way!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day The Strawberry Way!

My business partner, Terry, and I opened The Royal Chocolate six years ago in the Virginia Beach Town Center. We looked into opening a chocolate franchise but felt we’d be too limited in our ideas and creativity. So, we built it ourselves!

25 Jan, 2013
Entrez! Open House – A Beautiful dose of Retail Therapy

Entrez! Open House – A Beautiful dose of Retail Therapy

Marie Deleris moved to California from France nine years ago. With a background in business law, she found herself at a crossroad in life. Her new friends quickly noticed her sense of style and décor and her knack for mixing items to create a fun and colorful environment.

21 Dec, 2012
Why Do You Buy Local?

Why Do You Buy Local?

In honor of 12.12.12, here’s a list of the top 12 reasons why our fans buy local. Please share and help us spread the word!

12 Dec, 2012
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Independent We Stand
Independent We Stand Independent We Stand