Small businesses, big bonuses: Shopping local for the holidays unearths rare finds

Small businesses, big bonuses: Shopping local for the holidays unearths rare finds

Maybe you participated in Small Business Saturday by doing some holiday shopping at an indie boutique instead of (let’s be real — in addition to) a big box store. You’ve probably heard that shopping local has a big impact, but it can be hard to see when you’re running around looking for the perfect something for that picky person in your life. Add to that the fact that shopping small in Sin City can seem daunting because of the layout, and you may start to hear the siren song of Target.

But shopping at locally owned businesses has huge proven perks (just take a look to the right). Given all that shopping small promises, we put together a sampling of what creatives and purveyors of local character have to offer. Read the full article