{"id":221,"date":"2010-06-29T23:41:45","date_gmt":"2010-06-30T06:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=221"},"modified":"2010-07-01T22:36:17","modified_gmt":"2010-07-02T05:36:17","slug":"221","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.isearchdecor.com\/blog\/design_tips\/221\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping Local"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shopping Local Saves You Money And Helps The State\u2019s Economy All At The Same Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Published in Chandler\/San Tan Magazine – May\/June 2010 Issue<\/p>\n

By Alicia Guerrieri, Founder, iSearchDecor<\/p>\n

More and more residents of the valley are realizing it is time to stay put in their homes due to the current market conditions in real estate.\u00a0 We call this group, the \u201cstay-at-homers\u201d. Many are realizing that now is not the time to move unless absolutely necessary.\u00a0 As the result, folks are looking for ways to beautify their homes without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

Have you ever stopped to think about the dollars you can save by turning to your local merchant for your furnishings and home services?\u00a0 Ikea and Ashley Home Furniture are terrific stores with phenomenal products, but have you ever considered what it means to our state when you buy from a locally-owned business?\u00a0 Not only can you save money by supporting your local merchants, but you are also supporting the state programs and services funded by the dollars generated by your purchases.\u00a0 \u201cWhen you shop at a locally owned business, 45 cents of every dollar stays in Arizona – versus only 13 cents of every dollar spent at a national chain\u201d, says Local First-Arizona, a non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies.<\/p>\n

A new way for residents of the valley to find the perfect match to local home d\u00e9cor hidden gems (unique home d\u00e9cor stores and experienced home service professionals) is through a new online, free, real time, matching application for consumers provided by iSearchDecor.\u00a0 iSearchDecor is a locally based company that, at no charge,\u00a0 provides an easy way for consumers to venture out of their immediate vicinity and find local hidden gems that one may have never found on their own.\u00a0 Many people tend to go to the same places over and over again, or aimlessly drive around not knowing where to go.\u00a0 With iSearchDecor, instantaneously, consumers can receive targeted information on where to go for exactly what they need in home decor.\u00a0 A map is even provided for quick reference.<\/p>\n

How can a consumer save money by shopping with local merchants?<\/strong>
\n1.\u00a0 Locally owned businesses are typically small businesses with limited marketing budgets that depend on word of mouth marketing and referrals to generate new business.\u00a0 This can leave more dollars available for tremendous savings back to the consumer.
\n2.\u00a0 Locally owned businesses can be more inclined to work with a consumer on pricing by providing special deals and incentives based on the volume of purchases made.\u00a0 Typically a decision can be made very quickly because the store owner is immediately available to work with you.
\n3.\u00a0 Additional dollars can be saved by using the iSearchDecor online matching application. Consumers who utilize the service receive\u00a0 \u201cspecial\u201d insider savings as offered by each merchant in the iSearchDecor network.<\/p>\n

Look to a local merchant first for all of your home d\u00e9cor and home service needs.\u00a0 By supporting them, you are also supporting your community and your state.<\/p>\n

Alicia is the CEO and Founder of iSearchDecor. iSearchDecor offers a FREE online matching service connecting consumers looking to decorate or remodel with unique, locally-owned \u201chidden gem\u201d\u00a0 home decor stores and service professionals The online system provides a perfect match to home decor stores and service professionals that have exactly what each consumer is\u00a0 looking for.\u00a0 Consumers enjoy insider savings from each merchant and receive a map to each location. There are over 200 categories to choose from.\u00a0 Visit www.isearchdecor.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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