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Join them in supporting our national campaign
We are a group of Office Products dealers on a mission to boost our local economies by encouraging everyone from large businesses and the public sector, to individuals working at home, to KEEP IT LOCAL.
The time to take action is NOW - Get Involved - Spread The Word
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OUR MISSION IS TO:
- Change the buying habits of a whole nation
- Build on the growing appetite to support local businesses
- Demand that government plans for spend with SME’s are met
- Grow local economies by increasing spend in our communities
Local businesses showing their support
Councils & Politicians have their say
Celebrities, Movers & Shakers
Alex Horne – Taskmaster
TV Personality Alex Horne has shown support to the campaign via Twitter: “This is is one of my favourite shops. I know @RealTimVine has a soft spot for it too #keepitlocal”
Geoff Ramm – Celebrity Service
“When it comes to shopping and buying local, Yoda said it best, ‘Do or do not, there is no try’. NOW is the time to DO! Stop saying you’ll try to buy local, businesses and your economy needs your support more than ever.”
Felixstowe Chamber of Trade & Commerce
“The Felixstowe Chamber has continued meeting during Lockdown and, among other things, has decided to promote a new “Keep it Local” campaign launched by Nemo & Office Club”
Peter Brown – Chairman of Chesham United FC
“As a club we always encourage our fans to support local businesses and sponsors – Like us, they are at the heart of the community. We need to support each other and Keep It Local”
Supporting Product Suppliers - Thank you
10 amazing reasons why you should continue to keep it local
local economy
People that buy locally also spend locally, putting money back into the local economy
Local jobs
Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally providing local jobs
pay taxes
Local businesses pay corporation tax, rent, council tax, income tax, national insurance, etc
local deals
Successful local businesses look to give back to the community with local deals
competition
A thriving marketplace of 1000’s of small businesses instigates innovation and lower prices
experience
Local businesses are passionate, offering advice & excellent customer service
Identity
Local people know the area, add authenticity to the community & respond to customers
charities
Communities with more small local businesses get more engagement & charity support
Communities
A vibrant town or high street will attract more visitors bringing wealth to the community
health
Local businesses employ local, reducing air pollution and traffic from the local area