Synergy – it’s a term we’ve all heard before. Synergy is not just applicable to large corporations. Small businesses can synergize by collaborating with other small businesses. For instance, a local restaurant can cook with vegetables and fruits from local farms, serve beverages from local breweries, and feature desserts from local bakeries. In return, these farms, breweries and bakeries can mention the restaurant in all of their ads. A local market can also achieve similar collaborations. By advertising their partnerships, participating businesses can positively influence consumer perception and attract consumers who support the buy-local movement.
Synergy in the Local Business Community = Sales
April 20, 2009
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Find Locally Grown & Organic Food in Your Area
March 26, 2009This morning, I stumbled upon a Web site that is going to change the way I do my shopping. LocalHarvest is a directory that connects Americans with organic and locally-grown food products in their local area. Simply type in your location, and LocalHarvest will provide you with a list of local farms, farmers’ markets, restaurants, and more that supply or use local and/or organic produce, dairy, meat, and other food products. If you can’t find a specific item in your area, have no fear: Local Harvest also provides a comprehensive list of Web sites that sell a wide range of natural, organic, and sustainable items from family farms cross the country.
Taking part in the “buy local” movement is now easier than ever. Simply visit http://www.LocalHarvest.org.
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Buy-Local Campaigns
March 2, 2009I came across an interesting article on BusinessWeek.com. The article explains why many small business owners have begun to work together to launch buy-local campaigns to educate consumers about the positive impact buying local can have on their local economy. To read the article, go to:
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