Local Jobs Fund accelerating industry in Territory - Mirage News

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Shop local this Xmas - Central Queensland Today - CQ Today

Christmas is the time for giving and is a good opportunity to give back to the local community. Small businesses bring jobs and income to local communities, but they need our help to thrive. You can show your support in several ways.

1. Spread the word to friends

Word of mouth remains one of the best and most affordable forms of advertising. If you know a great local business, tell your friends and family members about it. This can generate new customers for the small business, and it could lead to a chain reaction if your friends also tell their friends about the company.

2. Leave a glowing review

Leaving a review of a small business online can help people outside of your social circles see the value in a small business. It’s also great for people who are new to town or who may just be passing through and are looking for advice on which business they should check out for a certain product or service. Check to see if the small business has any social media pages where you could leave a review, You could also try a site like Yelp! or even Google where you can leave reviews of just about any business.

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Support Lyneham locals - Our Canberra - ACT Government

Lyneham second-hand bookshop owner Michael Johnson says the experience of browsing is so enjoyable after years of restrictions.

As Michael Johnson, owner of Book Lore second-hand bookshop, sees it, there’s lots of fun to be had in shopping locally this festive season.

“We’ve just had two years of having to stay at home,” he said. “Why not get out, explore and have fun? Browse! There’s so much fun in browsing.”

For Michael, the pandemic has been chaotic and at times frightening, “but the bounce back has been strong,” he said. “And I put that down to long-term community support. That’s really heartening and it’s ongoing.”

Second-hand books make great sustainable Christmas gifts, and supporting a local business is a wholly different experience to shopping online. The experience of customers returning, enjoying face-to-face service, pausing to read blurbs, gives Michael the opportunity to know what they like and build a relationship.

Supporting local goes both ways, and Michael actively does so at Book Lore. “Every book in here is bought from a local. Everything down to the designs of our bookmarks and bags – they’re from local artists. Again, it’s having those relationships with customers and the people you work with. You can’t replace that.”

Nichole Whitney agrees. Her business, Country Pride Sausages, relies on repeat customers who prioritise local shopping and personal service.

“We are a small family-operated business so having the support of the community is the most important thing to keep us operating,” she said.

“Without people supporting local business we would not be able to offer the products and services that we do. In turn we purchase as much of our products and produce as locally as we possibly can.”

She, too, thinks the personal touch of the local shops is unbeatable. But the benefits go beyond this.

“When you shop at a local business this Christmas you will be giving the gift of local jobs and family income,” she said. “And most of all, you’ll be showing support to your local community.”

Personal service with a smile is important to Nichole Whitney’s employees at Country Pride Sausages.

Book Lore has been a Lyneham institution for more than 30 years.

Country Pride Sausages has a loyal local following.

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UK Government to launch consultation on local support on onshore wind - Mirage News

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Local artists celebrate Eyre Peninsula coastline in popular exhibition - Port Lincoln Times

"Ella and I met through friends a couple of years ago, and I have done some photography for her business. We also go surfing together from time to time. We have been toying with the idea of a joint exhibition, and it's hopefully the first of many!" Amy Rowsell said.

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Sri Lanka Seeks to Avoid Local Debt Recast, Semasinghe Says - Bloomberg

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