Jed's Barber Shop Case Study

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Jed’s Barber Shop vs. Great Clips

The Local First website is easy to use. The website has a very nice look and has its message very clearly stated “Buy Local First”. The mission of Local First is clearly stated, “Our mission is to empower a movement to recognize the value and vitality of locally owned, independent businesses to our communities and our economy. We do this through education and engaging the public, the businesses and our statewide community partners.” This website give a very basic list of some of the local businesses. I think it is a great idea but they need to do some better marketing to get their message out there. I had no idea this website existed until this project and that is strange because it was created in 2006. I can see where this might be helpful for businesses to get their name out to the community.
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I chose Jed’s because I know people who have gotten a cut there, it is close to my house and I have heard about thing they have done in the local community. Jed’s Barber Shop supports local community by selling local art, supporting local bands, and hold animal fundraisers. Jed’s Barber shop offer classic modern and specialty haircuts, as well as traditional straight razor shaves. Their mission is “Great Cuts, Great Service, Great Fun”. The cost ranges from $18 for a kids cut, $24 for a standard cut with includes a hot lather straight razor finish around hair-line, hair styling and a frosty old fashion soda, to $40 for a classic straight razor shave. I think that it is a great local company. I would definitely support them and their

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