Skip the Scams this Holiday Season
Posted On: December 9, 2024 by Home State Bank in: Community, Personal Banking
As we're now in the full holiday season swing, there are more fake shopping sites. The ads on social media show expensive products like electric scooters, designer bags, and other popular toys and gifts at unbelievably low prices. Many of these bogus sites use photos and logos the scammers steal from legitimate businesses, but they won't send you authentic products. If you're wondering how to avoid these phony offers, there are a few ways to help you detect them.
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6 Benefits of Supporting Small Businesses
Posted On: November 23, 2021 by Home State Bank in: Community, General
We hear all the time that it’s important to support small businesses, but do you know how much of an impact this actually makes on your community?
Let’s take a look at all the benefits of shopping small and local this holiday season.
Benefit #1: Local Growth
When you shop small, that money goes back into your community. So in essence, you are helping grow and keep a more sustainable local economy. Successful small businesses not only help local...