What is the most important thing people look for when buying just about anything? Well, the first thing everyone wants is a fair price. We love a good bargain too but, all people actually want is to get a good value for their money. That means they don’t mind getting a cheap product if they paid a low price. But similarly, they want quality to match the high price of the goods too.

So, we now know that people simply want quality, but how can they find it? It’s not as easy as you might think, but it’s not impossible! You can find quality products at a reasonable price if you only know where to look.

The mistake many make is looking for quality in international brands, especially if they’re well-known. Unfortunately, a brand name can’t guarantee anything. That’s why you should shift your priorities and look into what your local communities offer. Why? Because that’s where you’ll find the best quality goods for a price that isn’t over-inflated by a brand name. Want to know more? Read on.

Laws and Regulations

Let’s talk about how shopping locally-made products ensures quality. To do that, we have to take a look into laws and regulations all businesses have to abide by to deliver a finished product to your doorstep.

This regulatory compliance is beneficial to both businesses and consumers. For businesses, it simply means that they’re operating in a lawful framework. But for customers, this compliance ensures they’re consistently getting good quality products and services. Sounds good so far, but let us share a bit more information.

The manufacturing process includes a plethora of steps, not just the production itself. In fact, this process includes everything from sourcing, production, quality control, and more. And regulations exist in each of those steps. Actually, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) found that the industrial sector faces almost 300,000 regulations throughout the manufacturing process alone. And it’s not much different for other sectors either.

Now, the amount of these restrictions and regulations may seem overwhelming to some, but they are exactly what ensures you get a quality product in the end. And all USA manufacturers have to be compliant with them no matter the size of the business. That’s how buying USA Made ensures quality.

What About International Goods?

Now, let us be clear: just because USA Made is good doesn’t mean international quality is bad. Generalizations are always tricky, especially because we know of examples where USA Made companies weren’t so transparent with their customers regarding the quality or origin of their supplies. International businesses also have a set of laws, regulations, and standards to follow. So, what’s the problem? We’re not familiar with them.

Just imagine trying to buy goods from an international company and having to research the production laws of their country. Nobody has time to do that. That’s when people tend to trust names rather than products.

But think about it this way: all countries worldwide have good and bad companies. Sure, in some, the bad ones are more common. Why? Because of poorly constructed labor laws that make it easy for businesses to exploit their workers. These businesses tend to prioritize production without really worrying about the quality of their product. That’s unfortunate because it’s how the customer base suffers.

We’re not telling you all that so you wouldn’t buy from international companies. You have the freedom to do anything you want. But, we also want you to try prioritizing USA Made products and local businesses. Why? Because that’s how you can make a real impact in your communities and get quality products.

So, How Do You Spot Local Quality?

But we run into another problem once we turn our attention to local businesses. That problem is how we can spot local quality. In fact, how do we even know which companies are truly local? That’s where our USA Strong Verification system steps in.

This verification system helps brands achieve higher trust levels with their customer bases. How come? Through transparency. We want companies to make information about their production process readily available to all. Why? Because for a business to be local, it has to use local supplies and workforce and have its entire manufacturing process based in the USA. This transparency is what makes people more inclined to spend their hard earned money on a local business.

Why does this matter? Because many know that shopping locally means giving back to the community. This makes said communities better for generations to come. And did you ever notice that local businesses have more quality products and services? That’s because they know how to value their customers and aren’t just making large quantities to get rich quick.

While that’s all great to know, transparency is what we want to give you, our reader, too. So, find verified businesses on our website, check their information for yourself, and decide if they’re good enough for you to trust them. Besides, businesses can also get a Community Verification, bringing that trust to a different level.

Quality Isn’t Hard to Find

Quality really isn’t hard to find if you know where to look. And it’s safe to say that now you have all the tools needed to spot a well-done product from a mile away. If you’re still not sure what you should look for – don’t worry. Why? Because our USA Strong Verification system has your back.

Next time you want to support a local business or be sure you bought a quality product, look for a Verified badge on our website. This badge ensures that a business went through our verification process and passed with flying colors. And what does that mean? That they’re truly local and absolutely trustworthy.