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# [It's Time For Small and Local Business to Join the Consumer Conversation](https://www.websitemagazine.com/local/its-time-for-small-and-local-business-to-join-the-conversation)

 Written by [Derek Schou](https://www.websitemagazine.com/local/author/derek-schou) | May 27, 2014 5:00:00 AM

**For small and local businesses, developing deep bonds within the community is a must in order to be successful.**

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