Small Business Keeps America Growing!

I am a very small business, a one person show most of the time. But I realized something today. Small business is what keeps America growing! I took a look at how my small business effects others!

1. I help my local Realtors grow their business.
2. I help home owners move onto their next home. (which means more business for local merchants)
3. I help others I meet in networking groups. I just partnered with a local company that will install outdoor lights for the holidays. An add on service for my holiday decorating services.
4. I offer cleaning services and can employee local college students or others looking for extra income.
5. I contract out several services such as movers, and local contractors. (I received a call today from a local contractor that landed a $1,700.00 job from a consult that I did).
6. I shop my local stores for inventory.
7. I use local companies when sponsoring an open house. (ie, gift certificates and restaurants)
8. I use a local photographer for my staged homes.
9. I use a local printing company for my printed materials.
10. I used local sign company.
11. I use a local storage company for storage. (and also refer clients to)
12. I am a member of several local organizations, (ie. Chamber, Board of Realtors, Home Builders Assoc., so I help support these organizations)
13. Not to mention the number of online services that I use (ie., Real Estate Shows, Constant Contact, Vista Print, and Picnik.
14. The number of software programs that I've purchased.
15. Purchasing insurance for my company.
16. Paying my tax accountant.

Ok, you get the idea! SMALL BUSINESS KEEPS AMERICA GROWING!