#SMALL BUSINESS THAT ROCKS

Making furniture used to be a local industry, and it existed that way for centuries before cheap wood, assembly lines, and low shipping costs made this handy job a thing of the past. Well, almost made it a thing of the past. At Rustix, two skilled furniture makers are bringing the profession back to its…

Getting everything you need in one complete package is next to impossible these days, but more and more small businesses have seen the advantages of providing comprehensive, quality services to their clients. It’s the best way to earn trust in a world that is increasingly becoming more specialized, and local businesses are providing these services…

Perfecting your brand is one of the hardest parts of starting a small business. You might have the perfect product and the best customer service, but sometimes all that’s missing to tie the ribbon on the package is a name. When a certain #SmallBusinessThatRocks needed a little help reworking their image, the SlyFox team was…

Some people say adventure is only found by getting outside and having personal experiences travelling or camping. Did you know that adventure can also be found within? You don’t have to go far to seek fulfilment, but the results will be absolutely life-changing. This week’s #SmallBusinessThatRocks will give anyone seeking inner healing a new perspective…

Time to yourself seems like a rarer commodity these days. Finding some space to recharge and boost one’s self-esteem much harder for many busy women. Fortunately Jessica Little is here to help, and her spa, Blue Ash Beauty Bar, is definitely a #SmallBusinessThatRocks!

What happens when a big hosting company deletes your website? Local business Iron Horse Plumbing found out the hard way: their site was accidentally deleted by one of the big website hosting companies. Everything, in the blink of an eye, was gone.

This week’s #smallbusinessthatrocks is “out of this world”! When Rocket Glass came to us to develop an easy to use e-commerce website to showcase their smoke shop, we knew that the timing was right for this growing industry!  Their new website features a rewards program, a timely blog and a super easy ordering system. Rocket…

Image is everything. While this might sound superficial, for small businesses trying to make it online, it’s true! One small business is welcoming this motto as they use social media and SEO to effectively reach new clients and continue relationships with current ones. Nadina and Alaina, the owners and operators of #SmallBusinessThatRocks Scizzorhands Salon &…

One of the things we love most about London is the rich network of small businesses and entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to support the community with their work. Whether it is by providing services, creating jobs, supporting local charitable initiatives, or a combination of all three, these businesses are what make our community thrive. One…

We seldom spend the big events of our lives in solitude. Of course, there are exceptions without prejudice, but typically we like to surround ourselves with loved ones, drawing energy from their support. The support of someone walking beside you has the capacity to completely transform the experience. Unfortunately, lingering cultural and societal ‘norms’ have…

We punctuate the milestones in our lives with celebratory events; inviting friends and family to share in our happiness and successes in what is often some of the most memorable moments of our lives. Regardless of if you’re the reason for the celebration or if you’ve been invited to share in someone else’s, we all…

If there is something we could all use it is a few extra instances of self-care. So, while you’re wrapping up (pun intended) your holiday shopping, consider giving a gift that isn’t purely just ‘stuff’ but an experience. So, if you have some last-minute shopping to do, or if are you in desperate need of…