Here’s what else happens when you shop at your local bookstore

1. You keep dollars in our economy.

Based on worldwide research, for every $100 you spend at a local business, more than half will stay in the local economy.

2. You keep money in the local economy

Based on good research, we know that for every $100 spent in a local business, $68 is likely to stay in the community, versus $43 when spent in a national business.

3. You embrace what makes us unique

You wouldn’t want your house to look like everyone else’s. So why would you want your community to look that way?

4. You create and keep local jobs

Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for local people.

5. You help the environment

Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation, less packaging, and products that you know are safe and well made, because we stand behind them.

6. You nurture community

We know you, and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains. (BTW, multinational online retailers donate nothing to our community.)

7. You help keep the main street healthy

Supporting local business means more colour and variety on the main street and creates more reason for local councils and government departments to support them.

8. You create more choice

We pick the items we sell based on what we know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because we buy for our own individual market.

9. You take advantage of our expertise

You are our friends and neighbours, and we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We’re passionate about what we do. Why not take advantage of it?

10. You invest in entrepreneurship

Creativity and entrepreneurship are crucial to our economy. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.

11. You make us a destination

The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we will attract new neighbours, visitors and guest. This benefits everyone!