Two Big Reasons Why Small Businesses Matter
You may have guessed that Real Abstract Design is a woman-owned small business. And you may have wondered if that really matters.
Turns out, it does! Roughly two thirds of every dollar (67¢) spent at small businesses in the U.S. stays in the local community. And the benefits don't stop there: almost a quarter of every dollar (23¢) spent at small businesses gets reinvested back into other small businesses, keeping the virtuous cycle going!¹
Wonderful for local communities, you might think, but in the grand scheme of things, do small businesses make much of a difference?
A relatively recent study found that, if small businesses in the U.S. (employing fewer than 100 employees) were a country, they would have a GDP (gross domestic product) of $4.8 trillion, equivalent to the GDP of Japan, the third largest economy in the world.² So if small businesses were to go away, the global economic impact would be certainly be catastrophic.
You always hear vague things about how spending money helps the economy, but now we've got some concrete numbers behind it. So, by "shopping small" here at Real Abstract Design, not only are you adding art and beauty to your everyday life with practical, high-quality accessories — you're also doing your part to support strong communities and a healthy economy!
We've got you covered, whether you want to take art with you, while you're on the go:
Or surround yourself with beauty at home or the office:
