Posted on 08/12/2016
Since 1980, The Bedroom Source has been a local, family owned and operated business serving Long Island and the surrounding communities. Why does that matter? Supporting local businesses is something that benefits all of us. Sure, it sounds like a nice thing to do, but maybe you didn’t know how it could positively impact you and your family.
1. You’re Investing in Your Local Economy
When preparing for the annual tax filing, if you’re like many Americans, your tax preparer will let you know a certain amount of money you can put toward your own IRA or other assets, in order to avoid owing “big government” more money. And you’d definitely prefer to pay yourself than pay Uncle Sam. Shopping locally is similar, if slightly less direct. When you support independent, local businesses instead of national chains, more of your retail dollar will be used to make other local purchases, such as from other local retailers, service providers, farms, etc., strengthening the community’s economic base. Of course, locally owned businesses also help support our tax base.
Not only does the business pay taxes, but since the owners live locally, all salaries paid stay local and help contribute to the local economy. To see more details about how buying from locally owned businesses helps the local economy, take a look at these economic impact studies.
2. You’re Helping Our Community Retain its Personality
Some places in the U.S. are truly losing their character — what makes them different from other places across the country — and the world! How can we keep that from happening here on Long Island? When we support local businesses, we encourage our area to retain its distinctiveness. Not only are local businesses and unique landmarks the kinds of things tourists like to visit, but they’re the kinds of places that can become special traditions for our families and help our kids feel connected to their home towns.
3. You’re Helping the Environment
Particularly when it comes to our Made in New England line, buying from The Bedroom Source helps reduce habitat loss, pollution, transportation, and other factors that negatively impact the environment.
4. You’re Encouraging Local Employment
Did you know that small local businesses actually employ more residents in communities across the U.S. than any other type of employer? Not only does The Bedroom Source employ local Long Island residents, but we also support job growth throughout New England.
5. You’re Getting Better Service
Because we sell only children’s bedroom furniture, we know our stuff! We can tell you details about the furniture we sell and will take time to get to know you, too. You don’t get that kind of service at most big box retailers, and you certainly won’t get it online. Yet it costs you no more than you would pay to get the same products at those places — guaranteed! And because we offer a commission-free, low-pressure sales environment, you can feel free to browse our furniture collections in our showroom at your leisure.