When you support local something significant happens in the local economy. Not only do you, as a consumer, get better products or service, and you are also investing back into your own economy, and in turn shaping it unique character. There is something magical that happens when you purchase local whether it is a self-storage unit or any product or service. We want to share with you why your buying decisions matter.
Our employees are personally invested in the products and services we are selling. They go the extra mile for our customers when it comes to providing product and service descriptions, uses, backstories and customer service. We strive to provide every customer with a 5 Star customer experience. You truly matter to us.
When you call national storage facilities you are often assisted by a call center, some are not even located in Canada. Worse yet, some do not even know where Calgary AB is located.
Small local businesses are the biggest national employer. In fact, since 1970 65% of new jobs have come from the rise in small businesses.
Purchasing local means employment for people in your community. Not only do small businesses employ more people directly per dollar of revenue, they are also the customers of local businesses themselves. They spend money in the community, and it is a win/win.
Local business owners provide significant support for non-profits. In fact, according to Rubicon, non-profits receive as much as 350% more money from local shops than non-locally owned businesses.
Taxes paid by small local businesses are widely used to support schools, parks, roads, and other local programs that benefit your friends, family, and community.
We can offer you self-storage solutions that large national organizations are not be able to offer. We can offer unique storage solutions and value-added services that large corporations are not able to offer. Whether it is receiving shipments or meeting your unique needs we can be flexible and provide unique storage options.
The environmental footprint for local businesses are typically much smaller then if you are dealing with a large corporation. Local businesses make more local purchases, resulting in less transportation. In turn, we are contributing less to pollution, traffic congestion, habitat loss and resource depletion. The owners are on site and therefore there is no added environmental impact.
In conclusion, supporting local self storage has a far-reaching impact that many consumers do not necessarily consider. According to Rubicon, for every $100 spent locally, approximately $68 to $73 is reinvested back into the economy. In 2020, there has been a heightened awareness of what a significant impact supporting local has on the entire community. Not only is the economy and environment positively impacted, but you can also be assured you are likely to have a much better customer experience. Come join the movement of supporting local.
References: https://rubicon.com
