Creating Our Own Economy
This is the first in a series of posts that I want to continue to do for local business owners and professionals.
We are in the business of real estate and we need to do all that we can do to be boosters of local enterprises. I'd encourage all real estate professionals to do the same in the communities they serve--and create your own economy...not dependent on government handouts. We can be good business neighbors and refer others to businesses and professionals we know, like and trust.
Former Marine and Now Entrepreneur
Randy is a former Marine and was also a Marine Corps Drill Instructor. Since 2008 He has owned Rapid Refill, which is a printing Ink cartridge franchise. He is located in Port Royal, South Carolina, not too far from Parris Island, SC.
You can read more about Randy and his family below.
Also, take a look at the product he offers (I am a customer.) There's a 15 % coupon you'll see below. Take advantage of it.
About Rapid Refill
Here's your chance to do something about the environment and save money, too!
We can be good business neighbors and refer others to businesses and professionals we know, like and trust.
Hi John,
I really like your idea!
John, I just had this conversation with a client we sold a big commercial space to. We all need to shop locally in our small town. Everyone is hurting and we need to support each other.
Hi John, It is indeed sad to drive down the street and see vacant storefronts in so many of the shopping centers. The last few years were very hard for small businesses - especially ones where the product or service wasn't a necessity. No one had the money to buy anything they didn't absolutely need, and without customers, the businesses disappeared.
Happily, we are beginning to see some of them come back with the improvement in the economy, and if we want to keep them, we can make a difference by patronizing them. Good post.
Nick, amen to that--I just bought some new signage from a local merchant, too instead of buying it online from an out-of-state supplier...
Susan, I think having an optimistic outlook is also important--and you have to "shift" your thinking, marketing and services to suit what the market wants and needs, now.