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Local community

The local community is made up of the people who live in the area where the business is located. Though not necessarily customers of the business they are all neighbours to the business.

They are concerned with the local environment, and the impact the business has on jobs and prosperity on the local area.

A community protest sign
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A community can protest against a business if they feel threatened by its conduct

Local communities have an interest in a business doing well so that they:

  • want firms to bring jobs to the area
  • want good, safe environment to live in
  • want good transport and communication links

Local communities can influence how a business operates by:

  • protesting and petitioning if unhappy at an organisation鈥檚 conduct