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How to Work with Micro-Influencers

A human-approach to build online relationships and sell products.

Posted on 20th March 2021

Working with Micro-Influencers can often lead to a disappointing outcome for many product-based Indie Biz owners. I know this because it’s been a recurring hot topic of conversation in the... Read more

How to Collaborate with a Fellow Independent Business

The do's and dont's of the creative collaborative process

Written by

Leona Baker

Posted on 15th March 2021

I’m a HUGE fan of collaborating with fellow indies. Over the years this has enriched my business life and beyond from inspiring my creative process to making life long friends.... Read more

How Can Indie Roller Help My Business Thrive?

A brilliant question that just popped into my inbox!

Written by

Leona Baker

Posted on 25th February 2021

At 9am this morning we opened up for new members to join us and when this happens my inbox and DMs come alive with questions and excitement! One particular email... Read more

7 Ideas to Bring Ease & Fun into Your Biz During Lockdown

Quick wins, simplifying and writing a troublemakers list.

Written by

Leona Baker

Posted on 27th January 2021

On a whim last night I emailed my list to say I was hopping on a rare evening Instagram live for a ramble chat about getting through Lockdown 3 whilst... Read more

Community Manifesto

How we support and inspire each other in the Indie Roller membership

Written by

Leona Baker

Posted on 20th January 2021

A week today, we open the rainbow doors to the Indie Roller membership for 48 hours to welcome in committed business owners who want to feel supported and inspired. One... Read more

The NEW Indie Roller Membership

A colourful space to support and inspire your Indie Biz success!

Written by

Leona Baker

Posted on 28th December 2020

In the 3 years since organising a one-off meet up called The Rollercoaster of Running an Independent Business, I’ve learnt first hand what does and doesn’t work in the world... Read more

Indie Art & Illustration Gift Guide

Curated by Jacqueline Colley, Illustrator, Pattern Designer and Printmaker

Written by

Jacqueline Colley

Posted on 25th November 2020

To me, shopping independent means that my money is going into a community rather than an offshore bank account or shareholder’s pocket! It’s money well spent on a product made... Read more

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