Reasons To Support Your Local Independent Businesses

Alongside a wealth of high street favourites, Clapham Junction features a vibrant mix of small independents and hidden gems, where you can find fashion and footwear, gifts and thrifts, lively bars and pubs, and a food lover's paradise! 

To mark Small Business Saturday on 6th December, we want to thank all the fantastic independent retail shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, wellness, and beauty businesses that form the heart of our Clapham Junction community. And what better way to show appreciation than by ‘Shopping Local’.

Here are just a few reasons to support your local independents…

IT HELPS GENERATE LOCAL JOBS

According to the Federation of Small Businesses, small and medium-sized businesses employ around 60% of the UK’s private sector workforce. Independent businesses often pay their staff competitive rates to encourage staff retention, which, in turn, encourages continuity in customer service. 

IT HELPS BUILD COMMUNITIES

Independents are at the very core of our communities – our local butcher, baker, fishmonger, greengrocer, florist, family-run restaurant or pub – they help us put faces to names, encourage us to chat and get to know each other in friendly and welcoming environments.

IT ENCOURAGES GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Small business owners care about their local customers and communities. Building a loyal customer base is at the core of their success. With the flexibility to reward local and loyal customers, it means we get to enjoy extra savings and treats!

IT PROVIDES MORE CHOICE

Independents have direct control over the products they source and the services they provide, enabling them to provide unique and tailored offerings which we’re unlikely to find elsewhere.
 

IT HELPS THE LOCAL ECONOMY

It's estimated that for every £1 spent with a small or medium-sized business, an estimated 63p stays in the local economy, compared to 40p with a larger business.

IT CREATES A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE

If your home is near a high street full of thriving businesses, you’re likely to benefit from a boost in property value, which is a nice little bonus and a great reason to support local!

IT HELPS OUR ENVIRONMENT

Finally, more and more independents are sourcing locally to offer their customers products and services with a lower carbon footprint. Combined with local delivery options, this helps minimise the journey your order takes before it arrives on your doorstep.

Check out some of your local independents...

Floors For Thought (Flooring Specialists) |103-105 Battersea Rise SW11 1HW

Huttons (Variety Retailer) | 29 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ

Goys the Chemist | 27 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ

The Northcote Jeweller | 57 Northcote Road SW11 1NP

Pizzicheria Grappelli (Deli & Butchers) | 41 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ

Hamish Johnston (Fine Cheeses) | 48 Northcote Road SW11 1PA

Chalkboard Toys | 60 Northcote Road SW11 1PA

Northcote Food & Wine | 91 Northcote Road SW11 6PL

Karen Lockyer Optometrists | 92 Northcote Road | SW11 6QN

Palmer (Menswear) | 125b-125c Northcote Road SW11 6PS

Northcote Road Antiques Centre | 155a Northcote Road SW11 6QB

Asquith (Jewellers) | 88 Northcote Road SW11 6QN

Hennessy's (Butchers) | 80 Northcote Road SW11 6QN

QT Toys | 90 Northcote Road SW11 6QN

Roarsome (Children's Clothing) | 110 Northcote Road SW11 6QP

Northcote Pharmacy | 130 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ

Harley's Food Hall | Gnd F 207-217 Lavender Hill SW11 5SD

Quick Heel Bar | 91 St John's Road SW11 1QY

Espresso Design (Bespoke Kitchens) | 149 St John's Hill SW11 1TQ

Dogan London (Bespoke Furniture) | 171 St John's Hill SW11 1TQ

Check out our local directory for all the businesses with the BID footprint here...

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Photography Credits: Chrysoulla Photography and Glenn Dunbar Photography