Why it is more important than ever to buy local!

What if your next good deed was to support a local business? Easy, right?

We know: right now, the economic climate is far from simple. The cost of living is high, grocery shopping is becoming a mission to save on peppers, consumer habits are changing, and for many small businesses, every sale counts.

We know that many people also turn to Amazon to find the lowest price delivered directly to their door, and we aren't here to judge.

BUT, what if I told you that at a similar price point, but with superior quality, there are so many options in Quebec? Now is the time to discover everything we create with our local talent and give a little dose of love (or a big dose all year round, even better) to local businesses.

Whether it’s buying a Quebec-authored book, a pair of tickets for local artists, or doing a bit more research for your next handbag, we realize there’s plenty on offer and it’s wonderful!

Buying local, even at the Canadian level, is a very concrete way to support local companies, shops, and brands.

Support your favorite brands right now!

Sometimes we are surprised when one of our favorite restaurants closes or a small clothing business shuts down, but we have to ask ourselves: when was our last visit or purchase?

With Black Friday and the holiday season coming up, it's a golden opportunity to be more conscious and measure your economic impact on local businesses. Up for a challenge? Try to make one local purchase in October for your next item and visit your favorite restaurant or café at least once; easy, right?

One more sale may seem minimal. For a small business, it can make a real difference.

Buying local keeps our economy moving

And good news, it annoys Trump—even more reason to support local businesses!

Design can sometimes be a little more expensive, but the quality is there, and there are sometimes sales, so stay on the lookout to find the best deal for what you're looking for!

And in times of uncertainty, every customer counts

For a small business (like us!), a drop in clientele can quickly have negative consequences.

Recent data from Statistics Canada shows that businesses are still facing challenges related to costs, inflation, input costs, transportation, and insurance.

That is why customer loyalty becomes particularly valuable.

Buy less, but buy local

Buying local doesn't necessarily mean buying everything locally, all the time.

And when you find a business you love, go back.

Because a business doesn't survive on a single purchase alone; it survives thanks to a clientele that returns, recommends, shares, and talks about it.

Your social media presence can also have real value

Following a business on social media, sharing a post, leaving a positive review, or tagging a brand in a story also helps us greatly.

For a small business, word-of-mouth can be extremely precious.

So, if you discover a local business you appreciate: please, tell others!

In this period where the economy reminds us that nothing is guaranteed, our local shops and brands need us. So GO, go shopping :D