But Local First!

Beforehand, let’s start by describing local business. Local business is a notable term. But what does it really stand for? Some think it stands for only goods or maybe only handmade products. However, any company that provides goods or services to a local population is considered a local business. Often denoted by the phrase, “brick and mortar”, a local business can be a locally owned business or a corporate business with multiple locations operating in a specific area.

Restaurants, A one-person barber shop, Handmade accessories, Homemade food, Cafe/Coffee shops, Fashion Boutiques/Clothing Stores, etc., are all examples of local businesses.

For more than two years now, Lebanon has been assailed by compounded crises specifically, an economic and financial crisis, followed by COVID-19 and lastly, the explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020.

Financially speaking, hitherto, the poor have suffered the most as the crises have the economy at its firm grip.

Amid these crises and hard times that we are experiencing in Lebanon, streets once thriving with businesses and local community are now empty.

On the other hand, it’s worthy of mentioning the many startups and local businesses that try to overcome these crises and help Lebanon, hence, it’s crucial and necessary to support them and stand together in the direction of hyping them through word-of-mouth.  

It’s noteworthy to mention that supporting local isn’t only for the economic purpose. But also, for the importance of experiencing local. Fortunately, there’s a lot we can do to be good neighbors to one another, support local businesses, and think local first.

    • When you support local businesses, the money stays closer to home

As a matter of fact, money is put back into that same community when a customer buys from a local business.

    • You will be happier

The food will be better. The clothes will be more unique. The experiences will be richer. It’s that simple.

    • Don’t forget to tip

If you can, tip generously. With lay-offs, reduced hours, and slow sales, service workers need our support too.

    • Support your local food system

      It’s not just local restaurants — local farms are struggling right now too. Many of our local farms rely on selling their harvests to local buyers such as restaurants and grocers, and promoting their product at farmers markets. With increasingly limited options, farmers are left with unsold product.

    • Amplify your support

At the end of the day, it’s totally free to give a business a shout-out on social media, leave them a kind review, or hype them up through word-of-mouth.

There is much more that can be done. What I’m trying to say, when you put your money into local businesses first, you also put your money into local communities. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s buy from each other, let more people join this action and give the amazing stores a word-of-mouth!

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138 Comments

      • I agree with your dear local business is very significant for economy of state . It is support government to avoid unemployment problems. And help young have chance to make small business.
      • A very rich and well organised essay, speaking of writing. on the other hand it delivers a significant message that we all must play the role of an advocate, to boost up entrepreneurships and startup business.
  1. Well written! I think Local businesses don't only build a stronger economy — they also build a stronger community. Relationships between small businesses are important in creating a cohesive, welcoming community identity, with businesses supporting each other.
  2. Its great to see see initiatives like this. well written and u mentioned significant points to help community and increase local businesses
  3. LocL businesses are essential for local production to be successful and possible, full support, very well written
  4. LocL businesses are essential for local production to be successful and possible, full support, very well written.
  5. Local businesses are vendor's responsibility to start and ours to support! Great initiative!
  6. Great words! Local businesses are very important for the economy of the country specially now in Lebanon's situation it's needed very much Btw that was a well-written essay And a great website !
  7. Great article Noor! Keep spreading this mindset for a better future for our small and local businesses
  8. BEST ONLINE STORE !! This is awesome ! You’re awesome ❤️ Sending you heartfelt congratulations today and wishing you all the best on your next project.
  9. Technology is developing day by day. Therefore, consumer buying and selling is transformed from traditional to internet based practice. I believe having access to most local businesses at the tip of your finger will make shopping easier for local consumers and vendors. Wonderful !
  10. Your Blog is very nice. Wish to see much more like this. Thanks for sharing your information
  11. Running a small business is incredibly difficult. As the owner, you handle every aspect from recruitment to accounting, from budgeting to marketing. Great Blog!
  12. I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back later on. Cheers
  13. Great and awesome post.It is very helpful.This blog shows the importance of local businesses. Thanks Noor!
  14. Yes I agree with the points above. Lebanon needs local businesses to thrive through these hard times :3
  15. Your Blog is really appreciable. Content given in this blog would really help for the perfect local business. Thanks to share.
  16. I have a confession to make. I don’t like internet satire, but I love this. It’s beautifully mean. Outstanding, as always.
  17. My favorite small business was my local knit shop. She did all these things and I went out of my way to support her. The pandemic did her in, after six successful years. My greatest loss during the pandemic. Customers have to help shops during hard…...
  18. By supporting local businesses, you’re supporting the dreams of people who are an integral part of your community!
  19. The pandemic has already decimated small businesses while big tech and the rich have simply gotten richer.Thanks for sharing
  20. When you shop locally you are helping hometown heroes support their families. loved reading your blog
  21. I love the way of your thinking, things that you thought about in details , this was one of the best essays I’ve ever read, changed my mind about local products and business after reading your essay Bravo miss ! ♥️
  22. Loved your blog especially that the reader can easily spot the highlights in the article
  23. The picture is so interesting! I admire your photography skills and I also very much enjoyed reading the article
  24. It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up. Lebanon will surely get up!
  25. That’s an amazing article! I appreciate you sharing your valuable insight. keep it up

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