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9 Reasons You Should 'Shop Small'

The era of Walmart, Macy's and other huge chain stores is over - it's time to start shopping small and supporting the businesses that grow in our own communities.

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SHOP SMALL!

Many have heard that phrase before, but not everyone truly understands it. Some hear it and ask, "Why? Why should I bother shopping at small/local shops when I could easily just go to a chain like Walmart instead?"

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Call me a cheap date, but the right price I am looking for is getting to know you, not hooking up with you.

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Unemployment Is The Lowest It's Been In 50 Years, But That Doesn't Mean We Have A Healthy Economy

Low unemployment rates don't immediately equate to a better quality of life for the newly employed.

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Unemployment Is The Lowest It's Been In 50 Years, But That Doesn't Mean We Have A Healthy Economy

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In conversations about both the global economy and the United States' economy, the unemployment rate is something that's frequently mentioned. This year, the unemployment rate in the United States has fallen to 3.7%, the lowest it's been in almost 50 years. This percentage has been used in numerous contexts, whether it's to argue about the state of the economy, about the success and effectiveness of our current president, or about the need for action against economic inequality.

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The era of Walmart, Macy's and other huge chain stores is over - it's time to start shopping small and supporting the businesses that grow in our own communities.

Small businesses give directly back to your community by paying taxes, unlike a multinational chain store.

They provide more local job opportunities.

Instead of making you deal with a large company that outsources its customer service, small businesses provide an attentive, one-on-one and less complicated customer service experience.

Small business owners and employees are more likely to be personally invested in and knowledgable about the products in their inventory.

Small businesses are also more likely to hire industry experts or those with specific product expertise.

Small businesses don't source from the same mass-producers that chain stores do, meaning their products are much more unique and exclusive.

Local businesses utilize other local services in your community like banks, farms, designers, contractors, etc.

Local business owners also provide a lot of support for non-profits in the area.

Shopping small can reduce your carbon footprint!

Now is the time to pursue what you really want out of life.

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1. Apply for the job you want.

2. Apply at the right time.

3. Apply online and in-person.

4. Apply for similar jobs.

5. Hire yourself.

I will not gamble with love.

Low unemployment rates don't immediately equate to a better quality of life for the newly employed.

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