Every day is a good day to shop small Biz
Go to site for big deals from local merchants
last October, thousands of independent businesses and consumers came together to celebrate canada’s Small business Saturday. For consumers, it was an opportunity to get acquainted with their local independent merchants and support the businesses that make their communities tick. It also helped them discover that great deals don’t have to come from across the border or a big box store.
Now, these opportunities
Canadians can make a conscious choice to vote with their wallets
are available to canadians every day, thanks to Shop Small biz, the first uniquely canadian business directory and deal finder devoted to independent businesses. developed by the canadian Federation of Independent business with the help of Interac and Postmedia, Shop Small biz, as the name suggests, is the place to go when you want to find big deals from small vendors, 365 days a year.
The directory found at shopsmallbiz.ca is easy to search; you can browse by business category, name, location and keyword. The directory even has a mapping function that will find deals close to wherever you happen to be. Shop Small biz has most of the benefits of shopping at other deal sites, with the added bonus that you know you’re supporting independent canadian businesses and boosting your local economy.
And that’s no small thing. When you Shop Small biz, you are fuelling the engine of the economy and supporting jobs right in your own back- yard. In fact, according to July 2012 Industry canada statistics, small businesses are responsible for 42% of the country’s private sector gross domestic product, and employ more than five million people. That’s 48% of the private sector workforce.
In addition to an exclusive focus on small, independent, canadian businesses, one of the important differences of this directory will be the focus of a variety of special events throughout the year to promote it. On Oct. 25, Small business day will give us all another opportunity to celebrate the contribution made by canada’s entrepreneurs. Like Small business Saturday last year, many vendors will offer special deals that day and hold events for their customers.
but when that day is over, Shop Small biz will remain, connecting small businesses and consumers, offering great deals, and serving as the online meeting place for canadians of all stripes who support independent businesses and recognize their impact on the community, the economy and the country.
Most canadians already support small business in their hearts and minds, yet their local vendor is not necessarily the first place they think of when they are shopping.
We may go to the big box mall on the weekend almost by routine, while passing hundreds of small merchants along the way. Thanks to Shop Small biz, now canadians can make a conscious choice to vote with their wallets. A choice to Shop Small and make a big difference.
To find great deals and support independent businesses near you, please visit www. shopsmallbiz.ca today. email questions about Shop Small biz to shopsmallbiz@shopsmallbiz.ca or call 1-888-2342232.