8 of the brilliant businesses chosen as SmallBiz100's 2022 campaign
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. The campaign has engaged millions and seen billions spent with small businesses on Small Business Saturday. In this blog post, we round up some of the businesses taking part in this year's campaign (including some of our lovely members).
HANDMADE BY TINNI
@handmadebytinni
Paulomi, founder of Handmade by Tinni, creates handmade bold and ethical jewellery and personalised art for the home. Paulomi’s love of colour shines through each of her cotton rope creations made by hand. Her vision for each design is to bring joy to the people who wear them and have them in their home. Paulomi is committed to sourcing materials ethically and supports Ecologi with Handmade By Tinni enabling the planting of 5 trees per month. Her admirable dedication to being eco-conscious extends to the zero-waste collection ensuring every offcut is used so no materials are wasted.
IT’S OUR PLANET TOO
@itsourplanettoo
It’s our planet too was founded with the vision for every child to believe they have the power to protect our planet. They offer a monthly tool kit which delivers thoughtfully planned, fun activities, news and information to connect children with the planet and inspire them to take action to protect it. The tool kits are 100% sustainable and plastic free and each box’s contents supports the national curriculum and has been developed in consultation with a primary school headteacher. It’s our planet too is committed to giving back and pledge a minimum of 50% of their profits to good causes.
SAVE MY KNICKERS
@savemyknickers
Lucy created Save my knickers to revolutionise periods, and her product certainly succeeded, winning multiple awards and being coined ‘’Best Period Product’’. Save My Knickers helps you confidently wear your favourite knickers every day of the month by successfully removing blood stains when the inevitable happens. A further positive outcome from Lucy’s product is the reduction in waste and environmental impact on the number of pairs of undies, bed sheets and clothing that are thrown away or ruined as a result of blood stains.
SLEEPY BEE STUDIO
@sleepybeestudio
Gavin and Charlie from Sleepy Bee Studio create beautiful stationery and gifts with unique and thoughtful designs. They champion the feeling of nostalgia evoked from a beautifully written letter and wanted to make the experience as memorable as possible for both the customer and the recipient. Gavin and Charlie strive to provide an exceptional experience for Sleepy Bee Studio customers and love creating products that are as beautiful to open as they are to use.
LAUREN’S COWS
@laurenscows
The Mother/ Daughter team at Lauren’s cows run an award winning artwork and homeware business renowned for characterful portraits of cows. Self-taught artist Lauren was noticed by a framer in North Yorkshire while framing a one-off painting. He was so taken by the characterful cow that he offered to host an exhibition for Lauren if she agreed to paint twenty more. The response and enthusiasm the exhibition generated gave Lauren the confidence to launch her art business and Lauren’s Cows was born. Lauren’s unique paintings capture the curious and inquisitive personalities of the cows she profiles.
THE BLACK FARMER
@theblackfarmer
The Black Farmer, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE was always called upon to help his dad on the allotment where he grew vegetables to supplement food for the family and Wilfred’s eight siblings. It was here where he first dreamt of owning a farm in the British countryside, an ambition that became the focus of everything he did. Wilfred achieved his dream aged 40 and bought a 30-acre idyll on the Devon/Cornwall border. Noticing a gap in the market for truly exceptional British bangers, The Black Farmer brand was launched with the help of his wife, Michaela. Wilfred’s multi-award-winning sausages are gluten-free, 90% British pork and flavoured with Wilfred’s ‘special seasoning’. Nowadays, top of Wilfred’s to-do list is campaigning against the underrepresentation of black people in the food industry. He recently persuaded retailers to support Black History Month by stocking sausages featuring black British heroes.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE NORTH
@fortheloveofthenorth
For The Love of The North offer high quality North East Gifts, Prints and Cards all sourced directly from artists who live and work in the North East of England. The landscape of the high street has adapted over the last five years meaning big-time retailers have been exchanged for small, independent brands. Paul and Lucy, founders of For The Love of The North, champion sustainable and local shopping in any way they can. Running a quarterly newspaper focusing on the local area and local shopping to promote their fellow indie businesses and encouraging others to shop small. As well as supporting the local community in countless ways Paul and Lucy actively promote a sustainable shopping environment. Exchanging plastic wrapping and bubble wrap for compostable packaging and they are dedicated to working with creatives who are as eco-conscious as they are.
THE LITTLE SOCK COMPANY
The Little Sock Company was founded by a mum who was struggling to find a pair of socks that would stay on her children's feet. The businesses simple premise is to create quality childrenswear that focuses on making parents lives that little bit easier! A concept so simple, yet hard to find. The Little Sock Company strives to create a better product through a focus on simple inspired details and functionality, while not compromising on quality, sourcing the highest quality fabrics for both durability and comfort. The company also boasts an admirable approach to giving back, compromising responsible manufacturing, recycling initiatives and ongoing charity partnerships.
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