We need to look for ways to better our local economy in order to make a difference in any kind of major economic development. The best way to improve economy ids to realize that economy affects each and every one of us and some or the other level. The choices we make today will affect and will have a result on the situations that can arise in front of us in the future. We need to have correct information and knowledge that will help us to deal with changes that are being made and changes that we can make to better life for all of us.

Different ways to influence economic growth and improve it are:

• Purchasing from local businesses: buying products from big international stores takes money away from local service providers. This can be countered by going to local stores, using local help like mechanics, plumbers, and local bookstores.
• Using products grown locally: start using products that are grown locally in your region or country. This helps the farmers to increase their productivity. Also consumption of fresh product grown locally is healthier as they contain fewer additives. Products like clothes, cars can also be purchased from manufacturers that are local. This helps in keeping the economy transactions within the country.
• Banking with local standardized banks: local banks invest your money in local investments. A smaller corporation will be more mindful of interpersonal relations with the customer.
• Eating food at local restaurants and home: shopping in local farmers markets gives a boost to their economy. Eating at home also helps in keeping budget in control while home cooked meals are always healthier and more nutritious than restaurant meals. Choosing local restaurants over fast food chains help the local market also and you get to eat fresh food that is prepared using fresh locally grown and procured ingredients.

These small changes in our life style may not bring about a huge change in the country’s economic status at once but will surely bring a boost in the changing the situations of local service providers who are affected by international giants.