- Seek out unique small businesses who offer unique products
- Buy from local bike shops
- Buy bikes manufactured by small independent fabricators
- Bank locally and at small local banks
- Eat at locally owned independent restaurants
- Use local pet groomers and dog sitters etc.
- Shop at farmers markets
- Buy bread and pastries from local bakeries rather than from supermarkets
- Play at local golf courses not managed by national or international companies
- Use small local hardware and gardening shops