• 7 must-see Christmas markets in Calgary this holiday season If you’re anything like us, you’ll want your gifts to mean more.  That’s why holiday shopping from local small businesses and artisans can be a great choice over everyday retailers. Because who doesn’t [...]

  • Is Black Friday Bad? I’ll let you decide. The American shopping holiday has become a favourite holiday for big businesses. Not only is it one of big businesses' favourite holidays. It is also a holiday where companies reap better benefits than humans. [...]

  • The Human Side of Business: Local Shops vs Chain Retailers Why local shops will always have an advantage! Local businesses are not only there to sell products. They are part of the local community and their business exists in the neighbourhood that [...]

  • Are Bees People? Why is there a blog article about bees on a platform centered around local businesses? You might have noticed Locate Local’s bee flying around all these amazing local businesses around the city. Well, it’s no coincidence that we choose [...]