From the Founder Small Biz, Big Love Congratulations to the My Sandy Springs businesses who were voted by our readers and online followers as the Best of 2020! These awards mean a lot because it says that hundreds of people took the time to endorse your business by voting! To meet some of this year’s winners, go to p. 13. For a complete list of all My Sandy Springs winners, go to atlantabestmedia.com. Since 1990, I have dedicated my business to supporting small, local businesses—and in return they have supported me. Now, more than ever, small business owners need our help. Let’s use our voices and be deliberate in our consumer choices. Consider asking yourself before you spend your money, is this a service or product I can buy from a locally owned small business? Can I use my social and friend networks to spread the word about the positive experiences I have had with these businesses? How can I make a difference? To own a small business requires extreme passion, hard work and resilience. If you have a favorite small business you would like us to know about, please send their information to us at colesen@atlantabestmedia.com.
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In return, we will try our best to give these small businesses some big love on our social media networks or in our upcoming issues.
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