Four Reasons Why People in Mid Kent Should Support Small
Businesses

In this three-minute read, we look at the crucial
role small businesses play in bringing prosperity and personality to our high
streets.

Small businesses across Kent have
played a vital part in helping our community to get through the pandemic, so
it’s no wonder that many of us are feeling a lot of love for local firms right
now.

A new survey has found 59% of Brits say they support
local businesses now more than they did pre-Covid-19.

The research, commissioned by American Express and
Small Business Saturday UK, highlights the significant contribution small
businesses have made in 2020.

It’s not been easy to keep calm and carry on amid
lockdowns and tier restrictions, and for many small firms, it has taken sweat
and tears to keep the wolves from the door.

But the good news is that many of these local
enterprises are still standing, and you can do your bit for them on Small
Business Saturday (5 December).

On this date, people in Kent and
across the country are being urged to purchase goods and/or services from local
businesses. (If you can’t do it in person, you could do it online).

Last year, some 17.6 million people backed the cause
by choosing to shop small on Small Business Saturday, spending about £800 million.
Organisers are hoping for similar success – albeit in more challenging circumstances
– this year.

Here are four reasons why you should back small
businesses on Saturday, 5 December – and the rest of the year too.

Personality –
Independent businesses bring vibrancy and creativity to villages and towns.
Without them, high streets are sterile and non-descript. By supporting local
firms, you’ll be ensuring our shopping areas have energy and sparkle.

Better customer service – Often, small businesses offer better customer service
than their larger competitors. This is because the owner is never far away from
the action – unlike a big chain, where the boss is in a swanky HQ hundreds of
miles away.

Prosperity –
Small businesses employ local people and draw on the services of other local
firms such as accountants, builders, and cleaners. They keep the wheels of the
local economy turning.

Say thank you –
Most small business owners are decent people who are proud of their local
community. Over the past nine months, small businesses have helped out in all
sorts of ways, such as delivering essentials to the homes of the vulnerable,
pivoting to make PPE, or donating to food banks. A little bit of recognition
can go a long way.

2020 has been tough on all of us, and now, more than
ever, we need to work together as a community. At CWB Property we’re
committed to supporting the people and communities we serve.

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