N21 Business Community was set up in January 2012, as an action group for businesses in the local area, building on the groundwork undertaken by n21online.com since 2009, encouraging local residents to spend more of their hard earned money in their local area, which will help to keep the area a great place to live.

Everybody benefits!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES

Small retailers and restaurants have been particularly badly affected by the economic downturn.

According to retail experts The Local Data Company, nearly 26,000 shops went out of business during the first nine months of 2009. Whilst this included some high profile multiples, such as Woolworths, over 10% of independent retailers have shut up shop during the year; with lack of credit, as well as fewer customers being major problems for many small shop owners.

You can help support the shops in our local community by spending your money locally.

There are lots of compelling reasons as to why you should shop locally:

Getting more money circulating in the N21 local economy
When you buy from locally owned businesses rather than from national chains more money is kept in the community.

Retain the unique character of the area
We are fortunate that we don't have many empty shops and other business premises in N21; there is always a natural ebb and flow of small businesses, but let’s keep it that way.

Environmental impact is reduced
If you shop at local businesses, you are not travelling as far, thus reducing your carbon footprint, congestion and pollution. Small businesses in turn also have a smaller carbon footprint than larger businesses.

Most new jobs are provided by small businesses
Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally.

Better customer service
Local businesses know their customers and retain the same staff for many years.

Local businesses invest in the community
Local businesses are owned by people who live in the community, whose children go to school locally. Local business owners make a greater contribution to local causes and charities than non-local owners.

Competition and diversity leads to more consumer choice
A marketplace of small businesses is a better way to ensure choice and competitive prices over the long term.

and because every little bit helps

WE DON'T WANT OUR SHOPPING PARADES BLIGHTED






 
 

This montage of businesses on The Broadway, Green Lanes and round The Green has been painstakingly created by Russ Davies of Russdales. It depicts the rich diversity of businesses we have in our local area..Show them your support, use them or lose them.

REPRINTED WITH THE KIND PERMISSION OF THE N21 DIRECTORY

The London Assembly Economy Committee has launched an enquiry into how to rid London of its empty shops and what kind of support business owners on the 197 London high streets need. The committee is asking high street shop owners to send in their views on the challenges they are facing, and what support is needed to keep high streets thriving and diverse.