Small Business Shopster

Hi, I’m Jennifer Taylor and I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for 17 years now. We’ve moved a lot and I’ve lived in many towns such as: Austin, Boulder, Miami, and Los Angeles to name a few. I currently live in a suburb outside of Chicago and enjoy shopping, eating out, and getting down-to-earth service at small businesses.

I went back to school a few years ago and earned a degree in Journalism. While taking classes I discovered that I was drawn to writing feature articles about people and their businesses, small businesses to be exact. I want to combine what I LOVE… writing, shopping, eating out and helping small business owners get their names out there. I’ve always been one to cheer for the under dogs who have a dream, struggle, work hard, and do an amazing job contributing to their community. This is what successful small business owners do.

Big chain stores and restaurants have the money to advertise. Small businesses, however, depend on word of mouth or social media because it’s hard keeping a Ma and Pa shop afloat. For this reason, I want ALL of us to take just a minute to give shout outs to your favorite small businesses. Hashtag (#) the name of the company, tell me what city and state it’s in, and why you like it. Feel free to post more than one. I will be featuring some of my favorites and I just might come to your town and highlight your small business fav.

You’re also helping this girl out where I hope to write blogs and content for small businesses. I think I’m a pretty “hip” mom/shopper, but my teenagers have informed me THAT word is no longer cool. Hipster is. Thus, instead of being a Hipster, I’m a Shopster. So, follow me, tweet, share on Facebook, e-mail, text, whatever you do, help me help these little back bones and hearts of America. #smallbusinessshopster

• Twitter- @Jen_SBS
• Facebook- Small Business Shopster
• Instagram- @smallbusinessshopster