Not all screen printing shops are created equal, and we believe that there are many benefits to using a local business. Those benefits range from community economical growth to environmental impact, and we will take you through some key points and reasons why using a local screen printing shop is not only beneficial to you but your community.
Why you should support local businesses
Community Economic Growth
Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for your community. When you shop locally, you help create jobs for teachers, firemen, police officers, and many other essential professions. Supporting your local businesses helps improve social benefits and other public programs to help the local community with housing and food insecurities. Besides contributing to the local economy by employment, studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chain businesses. For Family Industries, this is especially true and part of their mission as a Los Angeles based print shop.
In the summer of 2020 when California was being affected by wildfires, Family Industries sprung to action and offered an original design to be printed on t-shirts to sell and donate the proceeds to Direct Relief. When you buy local, you can be sure that those companies will make a change to your surroundings and bring positive change to your family, friends, and neighbors.
The Environment
Buying from local businesses conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging. It’s reported that buying local reduces automobile miles by a total of 25%.
When purchasing from an on-demand print shop, the amount of energy used in terms of production is much higher than a local print shop. Additionally, because these businesses are located all over the US, the amount of packaging used is also much higher, as items need to be oftentimes secured with additional materials such as foam, cardboard, and/or plastic. Furthermore, because products are being shipped all over the country, the amount of fuel used also affects the carbon footprint of those companies.
Personal Connection
You are their friends and neighbors, and locally owned businesses have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. They’re passionate about what they do. Why not take advantage of it? Additionally, there is pride to take in knowing that you are helping a business in your neighborhood thrive and they are more likely to go the extra mile for you to make sure you are happy with the service and/or product.
Quality
When it comes to finding the right screen printer to uphold your standards and ensure the quality is good, finding a local print shop is your best bet. Why? Well, there are many print-on-demand online businesses but being able to visit a facility and see the operations and quality of the product before making a purchase can make all the difference. This instills confidence that your product is of high quality and that you are being provided with the best possible service. Unlike online print shops, you are able to speak with a real person and make a connection with them, and explain what you would like. Furthermore, the print shop also makes a connection with you and your brand and that pushes them to guarantee good quality work.
Local Screen Printers
With all the online print-on-demand printing services available to you, it may seem like an easy decision but you’re not assured good quality and service. It is reported that smaller businesses are more likely to care more about the quality of their service or product than bigger corporations as they tend to have more disposable income. For smaller local screen printers, their reputation is everything and they take greater pride in their craft. Additionally, local businesses can help boost brand awareness for your business by posting on their social media or their website.
For Family Industries, their primary goal is to bring quality to everything that they do as well as providing fair wages to their employees to guarantee productivity and quality.
Family Industries has also held a few community events to help local businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic by promoting their merch, as well as helping local artists by printing their artwork on t-shirts and selling them.
Bottom line
Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify the community. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong: in your community.
For questions, send us an e-mail at quotes@familyindustriesla.com, or give us a call at 323.227.1547 and we'd be happy to help.
Our showroom at 2755 Fruitdale Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039 is open by appointment only from 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday.
Author: Irene Floridia - Content Creator