Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, responsible for creating two-thirds of all new jobs in the US each year.
When you support small businesses, you’re not just helping to create jobs and grow the economy, you’re also supporting your community.
Here are some 30 quotes to help get you inspired to support small businesses:
- “Small businesses are the cornerstone of our economy and the key to a bright future for all Americans.” – Mitt Romney

- “In a world where you can shop anywhere, shop local.” – Unknown
- “Small businesses are the engine of job growth in this country.” – John Boehner
- “You cannot buy happiness. But, you can buy local. That’s kind of the same thing.” – Unknown
- “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in our country each year.” -SBA Administrator Maria Contreras
- “Shopping local is the new sexy.” – Anonymous
- “The future of America lies with the small business owner.” – Ronald Reagan
- “Small business, big heart.” – Anonymous

- “Behind every small business, there is a family.” – Unknown
- “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.” – Hillary Clinton
- “The future of business is small.” – Jason Fried
- “I shopped local because, you matter.” – Unknown
- “The most important thing for a young person is to find a mentor.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson
- “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy.” – Arthur Brooks

- “Live. Love. Local.” – Anonymous
- “Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy.” – Bob Riley
- “Small businesses are the heart and soul of America.” – Trent Lott
- “Shop small to grow your community.” – Unknown
30 Support Small Business Quotes to Motivate You
- “If you see it here, please buy it here. That way, you will help to keep us here.” – Anonymous
- “For me, supporting small businesses is about more than just economics. It’s about community.” -U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
- “Tis the season to shop local.” – Anonymous
- “Eat. Drink. Shop. Local.” – Anonymous
- “Every small purchase, makes a big difference.” – Unknown
- “The man who starts out simply with the idea of getting rich won’t succeed; you must have a larger ambition.” – John D. Rockefeller
- “For every dollar spent at a local business, about $0.80 stays in the community.” – Unknown
- “There are two types of people in this world: those who want to know, and those who want to take action.” – Grant Cardone
- “When you support a small business, you are supporting a dream.” – Unknown

- “If we want to see our economy grow, we need to invest in our small businesses.” – Kamala Harris
- “Whether you are browsing online or strolling the mall, do that right thing and shop small.” – Anonymous
- “When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little dance.” – Anonymous
