In Omaha alone we have more than 20,400 local businesses that employ over 375,000 citizens (according to City-Data.com), and for every dollar spent at our local businesses, an average of $.68 stays in the local business community. While you already may be planning to do your holiday shopping at local stores, we encourage you to shop local for your business-to-business needs, too. Here’s why.
Stimulate the Local Economy
When you shop locally in Omaha, the money primarily stays here and circulates within the community, contributing to economic growth. Buying local means you are supporting businesses who care as much about your city as you do. As an independent business with locations in Omaha, Lincoln, north and central NE as well as Lawrence, KS; Bishop Business is a part of the local economy. We make decisions based on our local market and strive to positively contribute to the business community and our neighbors.
Jobs Stay Local
National firms employ people in your community. But often, branch locations of national companies only offer opportunities at a certain pay scale. Employees must move to a different city to take a promotion. When you shop local, you support companies that provide all sorts of jobs. Local companies hire everyone, from youth looking for internships to C-level executives and everyone in between. When we promote someone, we don’t ask them to move across the state or across the country.
Local Customer Service
Local businesses provide more personalized and attentive customer care compared to larger national corporations. At Bishop Business and many other independent, local companies, when you call us, you get a real person based in your community not overseas. Building relationships with local suppliers typically results in a better understanding of your unique business needs, and a hands-on team to support those needs. That’s something national chains just can’t offer.
Where to Buy Local
Being an independent, family-owned company, we understand that it is America’s local shops and entrepreneurs that make our country run. As a proud member in our Nebraska and Kansas business communities, Bishop Business encourages you to shop locally for everything from your holiday shopping to your business-to-business needs. Ready to shop locally for your business machines, supplies and software needs? You can get in touch with us at bbec.com or give us a call at 402-537-8000 today!