Where do you purchase the
goods you use in the lifetime of your business?
When sourcing goods and
services do you frequently purchase from other local traders or another social
enterprise?
Sourcing as many of the
goods and services that you need from local suppliers will help to improve the
overall economy in your local area. In
return, local suppliers from whom you buy will be encouraged to look at your
range when they source their own goods and services.
Sometimes it’s as simple as
where you buy your staff tea and coffee, is it from a local supplier? If you were to calculate how much of your
budget is spent with local suppliers is it a high proportion, say over 50%?
By developing a policy of
buying local – whether from other social enterprises or from local private
businesses – you can contribute to growth in the local economy. The gain for your business cannot be
guaranteed but it may well open new markets for you to trade your own goods or
services.
See other social enterprises in the south west
region in the directory
We are continually adding
to this directory so if you are in a social enterprise that’s not listed and
would like to be, please let us know.
Email details to marie.white@co-active.org.uk