Support your Independent Shops!

 When the town re-opens, support your independent shops!

I rush this post, as I am aware that Britain intends to end our second period of ‘lockdown’, on Wednesday. I am sure that this news reaches people with glee and happiness! Yet again, we have not been properly ‘locked-down’, but some shops have been shut, and people have been forced to work from home.

I panic, as I realise what the whole of society should be aware of!

Small, local businesses have been struggling to survive this past month. Many have been closed temporarily. Whilst unable to offer services, sooooooo much money is lost by these small businesses. Public spending has halted.

When lockdown is lifted, PLEASE think about who your spending is supporting.

This graphic is intended to show how everyone has been affected by the global pandemic, the ‘big boys’ will survive easily. If we let the small companies die out, then variation will decrease as larger companies start to monopolise industries.

No-one truly wins from a monopoly.

Beware. 

Whatever industry or service, please do not opt for the ‘quick and easy’ option. Support your local independent! They need you.

You’ll need them!

Keep variation.