4.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Write Just like Charles Dickens
B.Analyze Charles Dickens' Personalities
C.Highlights of Charles Dickens' Works
D.Introduction to Charles Dickens' Writing Techniques
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The benefits of being an independent business are truly great. Beyond the rewarding nature of owning something truly unique, small businesses have the edge over their big business counterparts in many areas. Consider the importance of being independent and how that independence can help run your business.
To some, having fewer customers simply means less cash flow;however, having a smaller base also allows you to focus more on customer satisfaction.
Companies are always searching for ways to improve customer service and have more of their business. Whether through paying special attention to who comes through your door or monitoring your customers through the social network, it's less of a hassle(麻烦) to make sure your customers' needs are being met when there's a smaller sample to deal with. In addition, it becomes much easier to create a personal connection with buyers when you have enough time and attention to show them some love.
Small businesses have an inherent advantage over their big box competitors in the sense that they can offer something different. People want to see the independent businesses that offer unique products and flavor to their communities. Your business can be the difference when it comes to what customers want.
Of course, big box companies will almost always beat you down when it comes to price. Consider, however, that if you can offer a truly unique product or experience, price becomes much less of an issue.
People like the idea of supporting local independent businesses versus "the big guys". So, what businesses are booming due to the rise of indies?
Craft Beer(精酿啤酒) -The craft beer movement in the United States is supported so widely that big breweries have taken to creating their own competing