Moving to a New Area
What is one of the first things you do when you move somewhere new? Besides the essentials, you probably look around to see what type of businesses are available in the area: Where to get that delicious cup of coffee, if there is a pharmacy nearby, where to get your car repaired, local restaurants, etc. The truth is that as Rachely Esman CEO & Co-Founder of Wescover states “Cities and towns are defined by their small businesses and the creative ingenuity of those who bring them to life”. Therefore, as consumers, we have a choice to shop/engage with locally owned businesses vs. major chains.
Here are 7 unexpected benefits of choosing a local business that you’ll love:
1. Help Stimulate Your Local Economy by Supporting Small Businesses
When you purchase or engage with a locally owned business rather than a nationally owned one, more money is kept in the community. The Midcoast Maine study, found that for every dollar spent at a locally-owned establishment, nearly 45% of that revenue stayed in the local community, with another 9% being spent elsewhere in the state. These expenditures included employee wages/benefits, inventory, supplies, and services from other local businesses, profits accrued to the local owners, state and local taxes, and charitable contributions[1]. The SuperGlass Windshield Repair franchise is a locally-owned, independent business with national support.
2. Locally-Owned Small Businesses Help Support Local Nonprofits
Local business owners donate more to local charities than non-local owners. According to SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to local nonprofits and community causes[2].
3. Local Businesses Create Character and Prosperity
The unique character of your local community is defined in large part by the businesses that reside there. As a result, this has a strong impact on your overall satisfaction with where you live and the value of your home and property[3].
4. Local Businesses Provide Jobs
Local businesses are important sources of employment. According to the Small Business Administration, small companies create 1.5 million jobs annually and account for 64% of new jobs created in the United States.[4] As a result, buying locally means that employment levels are more likely to be stable.
5. Expect Better Customer Service
Local businesses often hire people with more specific product expertise for better customer service. You are also going to see us around town because we are raising our families in the community. At SuperGlass, we believe in doing business locally and helping our friends and neighbors!
6. Local Business Owners Invest in Community
Local business owners are less likely to leave and are consequently more invested in the community’s welfare and future.
7. More Consumer Choice
Let’s put it this way, more businesses, more variety, more choices. In conclusion, a marketplace of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.
When it comes to windshield repair/replacement, we encourage you to exercise your choice. Please be aware that Safelite AutoGlass also has a subsidiary “Safelite Solutions” that offers claim management solutions to insurance companies. And as it turns out, Safelite AutoGlass is their “preferred” provider. So, this means that when you call your insurance for a glass claim, your call will be redirected to Safelite Solutions. When trying to get quality work done in your car, do your research, ask your friends and family for recommendations or your trusted car dealer and always if possible “go local”. And remember that you as the insured, have the option to choose any glass shop that you want, and your insurance company will pay according to your coverage. For tips on how to select a windshield repair shop, check out our post Finding a reliable auto glass company.
Call Us Today
As a leader in windshield repair, we guarantee that our repair to your chipped or cracked windshield will be perfect and permanent! If it can’t be repaired, we will replace it using only high-quality glass and adhesives produced in the U.S. For expert advice, call SuperGlass at (321) 223-4106
[1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/moneybuilder/2011/12/13/shopping-local-vs-shopping-locally/
[2] https://www.score.org/resource/infographic-small-business-charitable-giving-big-impact-local-communities#:~:text=Small%20businesses%20donate%20250%25%20more,non-profits%20and%20community%20causes.
[3] https://thelocalgood.ca/top-10-reasons-to-shop-local/
[4] https://www.fundera.com/blog/small-businesses-job-creation#source