6 Big Reasons to Shop Small Business... everyday

Why is it soo important to support small businesses?

Small businesses are often the backbone of the local economy, buying from them helps create jobs and keep money in the community!

• Envorinmental benefits, small businesses that source local products can reduce environmental impact, small businesses clustered near residential areas (like us!) may reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

  • BONUS!  Grayhill Woodworking is a sustainable company!  Over 95% of the wood used in our products is reclaimed!  We acquire trees that have come down naturally in storms or were taken down for safety purposes.  We also repurpose wood from other structures (often furniture).  

• Personal service:  Small businesses can more easily tailor products and services to the needs of their clients

  • BONUS!  We have many clients who have placed custom orders. For example:  (See pictures of each of these projects here)

    • Custom Size and material for a Vase

    • Repurpose a chest of drawers into a chess board 

    • Repurpose a crib into boxes and a book rack

    • Custom TV Stand

    • Custom River Table

• Small businessess make a major economic impact.  More than 50% of U.S.'s jobs since 1995 were created by small businesses.  Since 1990 small businesses have added 8 million jobs.

• Customer Service!  We strive to provide a more personable, hands-on, positive and memorable product and service.

•  Product Diversity... our products are often... unique, one-of-a-kind.  

• BONUS!  ALL Grayhill Woodworking products are designed and handcrafted by 1 (yes, ONE) person, Doug.  Thus everything is handcraftetd.  

Source:  https://blog.fivestars.com/shop-small-businesses-every-day/