Family run businesses are part of the fabric of your local town

WHEN you think of your local town you can probably picture family names over the windows, people who have been part of the community offering goods and services that have served you and your parents. Being in business has never been tougher and sadly businesses are closing in our towns. In the past family run businesses lasted generation after generation but with the growing popularity of online shopping, many are struggling to keep their doors open.

The knowledge and experience you find in a family run business is unique and something that should not be underestimated.

From brand new innovative start-ups to household names spanning back through the generations, Co Wexford can boast a multitude of fantastic family run businesses that stretch into every industry and sector.

In many ways, family businesses are the bedrock of the Irish economy and on any given day, consumers will encounter countless products and services that are supplied by family enterprises which massively aid local economic and social development.

From hardware and building suppliers to agri food businesses, clothes shops, hardware shops, cafes and even the likes of your local butcher, Co Wexford really depends on its family run businesses to provide choice to consumers, an opportunity to shop local and promote the county’s many strengths to any visitors that may arrive. Quite simply put, family businesses offer a personal touch and a level of customer service that cannot be matched by big global corporations.

In many cases, family run businesses in Wexford have provided vital employment, enabling people to remain in their hometown and see out various recessions rather than having to go abroad in search of work.

Family run businesses play a vital role in our community and it’s important to show them our support and ensure that they continue to flourish for further generations.

While globally, the trend may be pushing towards online shopping, in Ireland and in Wexford, the family-run businesses are still the cornerstone of each town. In many ways, a family business can ingrain itself as part of the fabric of a town.

As opposed to some of the large chains, a family run business can have a knowledge of the town. They know its people, and they have that personal touch which perhaps cannot be found in other areas. So be sure to think local when you decide on where you’re going to shop and avail of services.