Contributing+to+small+businesses

=Contributing to small businesses= =By: Amber Nemetz=

There are many ways to be a good citizen. We all contribute in our own way to help one another out and give a helping hand. One part of being a good citizen is contributing to small businesses rather than corporate businesses. If you are to live in a small community, those small businesses are what help the area stay in business. By buying from a local store rather than a Walmart for example, you are contributing to your community. They create wealth which is circulated, purchase goods and services, generate salaries and keep money in communities. People do not realize the impact small businesses have on us. They help in so many ways, for example, for younger people it is a good place for starting out with your first job. It is also nice for women returning to the work force in local or part-time jobs.



Since people who own and operate their own business take pride in their work, it is common for their quality and efficiency to be much higher. In many cases small businesses are known for providing their customers personalized and customized, high-quality products and services. Small businesses are usually a lot cheaper as well compared to large businesses and people are more than happy to help out if they are saving money. Owning and buying from small businesses is a great way to help out and be a good citizen.

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