CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

GOVERNMENT

Some local governments will take direct measures to help small businesses in
their area, such as offering low interest loans so that business owners can upgrade
the facades and exteriors of their stores, increase their energy efficiency, and more.
Check with your local government office to see what kinds of assistance services are
available.government grants and loans are carefully distributed to support the
development of competitive, growth-oriented companies. Considerable time and
resources are devoted from the federal and provincial governments

COMMUNITY

Increasing the tax base. When local residents shop at small businesses within
their communities, their tax dollars stay within the local economy, helping to
improve their community as a result. Likewise, local small businesses tend to buy
locally as well, pumping more of their profits back into the community than their
chain store counterparts, helping with economic development.

Coffee shops are where new ideas are talked about and where a community
truly comes together. Matter of fact the hallmark of a thriving community is
that good coffee shops are in its midst.

SUPPLIER

Suppliers are the heroes of business growth and success. They can have an
impact on every part of your business, all the way from reinforcing your brand
values, influencing your reputation with customers, and right down to your bottom
line.

Suppliers can help you innovate and grow your product selection.As your coffee
shop business grows, you may decide to expand your product offerings or even
develop one of your own. A supplier is constantly managing products and interacting
with people in the market. They are perfectly positioned to provide excellent
guidance and advice. When you’ve developed a positive, long-term relationship with
a supplier, they will understand your business and know its position in the market,
giving them insight that can help you tweak or execute a plan.

OTHER BENEFICIARIES

 access finance - investors are more likely to back a reputable business

 attract positive media attention - when taking part in community activities

 reduce regulatory burden - good relationships with local authorities can often
make doing business easier

 identify new business opportunities - eg for the development of new

products or services.