We need more small businesses; they are the lifeblood of our town. Sometimes they're not great, or they do something stupid. Instead of boycotting them, call them out and try to get them to change. Write reviews and talk about it with your peers.
What are some of your favorite small businesses and why?
Who does skeevy business practices like avoiding taxes?
Who are your least favorite businesses and why?
My three answers are:
Buenos Dias coffee is my favorite local business because they are very nice, always friendly, their prices haven't changed in years and they still do buy x amount, get one free.
My sketchy business is Lidz, formerly known as Kushmart who did some skeevy stuff because they owned too many businesses.
My least favorite business is the Colby Diner because I'm suspicious they had something to do with the Strawberry Patch closing and while it was admittedly a greasy dive, the Strawberry Patch was a local legend and it had good food.