Explore the Supporting Local collectionÌý
If you’re anything like me,Ìý²â´Ç³ÜÌýenjoy goingÌýshopping in your free time.Ìý°Â³ó±ð³Ù³ó±ð°ùÌýit’sÌýbuying a coffee, shopping around to see what’s currently in fashion,ÌýorÌýtrying to source the freshest vegetables for your pantry – it’s important toÌýremember to beÌýsupportingÌýyour local businesses.Ìý
Buying locally is not only goodÌýfor the local economyÌýand for creating jobs within theÌýcommunity; it’s also good for the environment as they often have a smaller carbon footprint than larger companies.ÌýÌý
Spending your money locally is more likely to benefit you in the long run as local businessesÌýwill often put money back in the community.Ìý
According to theÌý, there were 5.9 million small businesses at the start of 2020Ìý– so thereÌýareÌýa few ways in which you can helpÌýsupport them,Ìýthat doesn’tÌýalwaysÌýinvolve spendingÌýmoney. For example, simply sharing a social media post from a localÌýsalonÌýwill help to spread the word and hopefully driveÌýcustomersÌýto visit them.Ìý
The next time you’re out and about, think local. TryÌýtoÌýhave a look in your community to seeÌýwhatÌýyour local businesses have to offer. The images in this Supporting Local collection showcase the friendly and authentic world of local business. Be inspired to show images around this trend within your next project and plan your next shoot with this in mind.Ìý
