✊ The 2025/26 Truth: Why Your Investment with a Small Business Means More Than Money

Let’s talk honestly about the times we’re in. It's been a challenging period for everyone, and that’s especially true for the backbone of our economy: the small, independent businesses like Created By Lau.

As your Yorkshire Small Business owner and maker, I want to share why your decision to invest your hard-earned money with a local artisan—rather than a giant high-street chain—is the ultimate ethical and economic power move. When you choose a Welded Bond or a piece of my Mixed Media Jewellery, you’re doing so much more than just buying a beautiful accessory.

The Multiplier Effect: Where Does Your Money REALLY Go?

When you spend £100 at a large, international retailer, most of that money vanishes into corporate accounts overseas. It supports shareholders, not your neighbours.

But when you make an Ethical Shopping Choice and invest that same £100 with Created By Lau:

• £50+ goes directly into high-quality, ethically sourced materials (like real gold for your permanent bonds or specialist textiles for my accessories) from other small UK suppliers.

• £20 helps pay the utilities and rent right here in Yorkshire.

• £30 goes back into developing the next one-of-a-kind design.

Every single sale contributes directly to the vibrancy of our local community. This is the Economic Impact of Local Buying—it keeps the local lights on, supports other small businesses down the line, and ensures I can continue to innovate with my craft.

Handmade Investment: You’re Buying Art, Not Inventory

The feeling you get when you purchase one of my bespoke pieces—whether it’s a seamless permanent bond or a bold resin necklace—is priceless. But the price itself is a reflection of true value:

• Time & Artistry: Your money pays for the hours of dedication, skill, and training (my High-End Fashion Background) that went into designing and crafting your piece. This isn't automated; it's art.

• Exclusivity: You are securing a true Handmade Investment—a piece that is either one-of-a-kind or made in a very small batch. You are paying for the guarantee that you will never look like everyone else.

Your Power in 2025/2026

The truth is, for a Yorkshire Small Business, every single order matters. Your purchase isn't just a number on a spreadsheet; it's a piece of funding that allows me to buy materials for the next project, attend a local craft fair, or continue to offer high-quality, personal service.

In 2025 and 2026, the act of Supporting Small UK Business is more crucial than ever. It's an act of community, ethics, and choosing quality over convenience.

Thank you for choosing style, supporting local, and for being the reason makers like me can continue to create bespoke, beautiful things.