Support Your Local Suppliers
[by Todd Joyce]
If you live in a smaller market, you may have already lost your local supplier… Local suppliers are worth a lot. Ask anyone who has already lost theirs. They give us special attention when we need it and offer opportunities to buy things quickly that they keep in stock. There is real value to having them close by. We all know how to shop for a cheep price on line. Well, why not check with your local supplier to see if they can come close to the on line price. Give them a shot at it instead of just assuming they won’t or can’t. They may appreciate the opportunity. Even if it costs you a little more, there’s a value to keeping your local dealer in business.
Todd Joyce is a recent Past President of ASMP and specializes in conceptual people photography for advertising. See Todd’s work at joycephotography.com and contact him at todd@joycephotography.com
