Buying locally means shopping at businesses from Rochdale rather than from the big companies that are in every town. So why should you buy local? Here are my top five reasons why:
1 – Keep jobs in Rochdale: Big corporations go where it is cheaper- if it is cheaper to have a factory abroad, they will move abroad. By supporting a business from Rochdale, you are allowing the jobs of the people who work there to stay in the area, reducing unemployment.
2 – Better products: Smaller businesses have a smaller market, meaning local businesses make products for Rochdale that are exactly what Rochdale want, instead of your generic, pre-packed products from big corporations.
3 – The environment: Big businesses get their products from all over the world and have to use ships, planes and vans to get them to your store. Using local businesses takes that away- using less fossil fuels to get the product to you and meaning you’re doing your bit to reduce your carbon footprint every time you buy local.
4 – It makes Rochdale different: instead of being the same as every other town: supporting Rochdale’s local businesses means we have better shops- making Rochdale stand out from other towns who all have the same shops and same products- Rochdale is unique.
5 – Build your community: Buying from your local shops brings the community together- no corporate rules and regulations between you- you can feel that sense of pride that it’s great Rochdale product from a great Rochdale business. Not only that, but the majority of the money you spend in local business stays in Rochdale, meaning more money to invest in libraries, schools and other great things for the community.
So get involved! Pledge your support for local businesses and help keep Rochdale great: http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/rochdale/buylocal
