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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

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

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

Indie Made by Hand Gift Guide

Curated by Tabara N'Diaye, founder of La Basketry

Written by

Tabara N'Diaye

Posted on 18th November 2020

Crafting things with your hands has long been a tradition world over. From basket weaving —my personal favourite, of course— to candle making, printing to sewing and everything in between. I believe handmade... Read more

Indie Baby & Children’s Gift Guide

Curated by Natasha Nuttall, Freelance Creative and founder of Graphique Fantastique

Written by

Natasha Nuttall

Posted on 11th November 2020

As a creative person I’ve been surrounded by small business owner friends, so I know the amount of planning, dedication & hard work that takes place behind the scenes. When... Read more

Indie Christmas Essentials Gift Guide

Curated by Kate Gwilliam, Embroidery Artist and Queen of Sequins

Written by

Kate Gwilliam

Posted on 4th November 2020

As a lover of all things sparkly it will come as no surprise that Christmas is my favourite time of year. The moment the first tree appears in a window... Read more

Indie Eco Gift Guide

Curated by Jen Gale, author and podcaster from Sustainable(ish)

Written by

Jen Gale

Posted on 26th October 2020

Shopping small for me is all about supporting amazing independent businesses. There’s a brilliant quote by Anna Lappe that I share a lot that says “When we spend money, we’re... Read more

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