WE have the power to put our money towards helping small businesses thrive across Glasgow. Small business owners are helping to build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centres and that’s good for our quality of life. Small businesses are the bread and butter of our economy.
However, they can often be undervalued and under-appreciated. They have had to adapt to compete amongst the bigger brands. Many are still recovering after lost revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It has always been vital to support local businesses, but it’s even more necessary now. Inflation continues to be a significant issue amongst small business owners with many reporting this is the biggest problem they face. The cost pressures including wages and skills shortages continue to impact the bottom line of small business operations.
This weekend, you can make a difference by supporting your favourite local businesses and celebrating what they have achieved over the last year. Many business owners and individual entrepreneurs have gone above and beyond to help their customers. Small shops are bringing creativity and originality to the world .
They preserve local culture and promote entrepreneurship. We know that local artists create more than just beautiful pictures. Many artists have a huge passion for making their own communities a better place to live through their artwork.
When you want to buy some art, such as for decorating your home, think about asking some local galleries or shops.