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Jo Sammons

@damnatodolls.bsky.social

#supportsmallbiz #supportetsysellers

May 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM

Aimee Cozza Illustration

@aimeecozza.com

It is OFFICIALLY my birthday in my timezone! 🎉 So, to celebrate, I'm doing 50% off ALL currently stocked pins! ALL of them. Including already discounted pins :D use code "birthday" at checkout and help me celebrate! shop.aimeecozza.com/product-cate...

#BSNM #SupportSmallBiz #Pins #DarkArt

April 7, 2026 at 4:13 AM

Shawna

@themindofshawna.bsky.social

Rhinestone Cow 🤠💅💖 #crochet #handmade #marketprep #crochetbusiness #smallbusiness #supportsmallbiz

September 24, 2026 at 9:53 PM

AvaTeedro.com

@avateedro.bsky.social

I'm writing a historical fiction novel set in the 1950s, so I'm considering this visit to the cool Cincinnati shop @midcenturymodernrescue part of my research. What are you working on?

#writing #writingcommunity #writingfiction #supportsmallbiz

May 23, 2026 at 6:49 PM

𝕖𝕔𝕜𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕚𝕟 ♬

@ecksteinish.bsky.social

#SupportSmallBiz
#LGBTQBiz

GingerDadBod b8r @gingerdadbod.bsky.social · Apr 23

Ever since this war started and gas prices went way up, I’m seeing more and more days like this.

I’ve stopped advertising on Meta due to their political leanings & now I’m trying to find organic ways to get my business out there.

Check out leatherdaddyskin.com
You’re gonna love the way it smells!

April 23, 2026 at 10:15 PM

Jo Sammons

@damnatodolls.bsky.social

Handmade baby mandrakes available in my Etsy shop damnatodolls.etsy.com
#etsy #MHHSBD #handmadegifts #mandrake #supportsmallbiz

March 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM

Jo Sammons

@damnatodolls.bsky.social

Please support small businesses
#supportsmallbiz #smallbiz #smallbusiness #artbiz

July 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM

Shawna

@themindofshawna.bsky.social

I finished another Pikmin- yellow coming soon! ✨️

#pikmin #crochet #marketprep #handmade #amigurumi #yarn #stuffedanimal #amigurumi #plushtoys #festivalprep #craftshow #comiccon #convention #vendor #booth #marketprep #kawaii #cute #yarnaddict #smallbusiness #supportsmallbiz #smallbusinesscheck

December 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM

Jenn Baker (she/her)

@jbakernyc.bsky.social

This is helpful to know re: further ways indie bookstores are impacted by sales and online reach.

Thanks for sharing, Bert's! #SupportSmallBiz

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Mar 2

Time for a bit of reality - a thread.

Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.

The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.

Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.

March 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM

sarah sophie artistry

@sarahhsophiee.bsky.social

colored pencil drawing i made of a chonky banded bullfrog! i love these dudes cute lil faces & round bodies 🤗

•framed & available here:
sarahsophieartistry.etsy.com/listing/1693...
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#frog #frogcore #cottagecore #artsky #drawing #cuteanimals #art #supportsmallbiz

February 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Amy C. Lund

@aclhandweaver.bsky.social

Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Artists Sunday, Cider Monday!

#ShopSmall #ShowYourSupport for #IndieArt #IndieRetail #SupportCommunity #SupportSmallBiz #BlueSkyArt #ArtSky

Nov 28 - Dec 1 (or anytime!)

American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · Oct 14

Why Choose Indie Art this Holiday Season?

Shopping art is about more than acquiring beautiful objects. It’s about:

🌟 Supporting local economies – When consumers purchase art, they invest in their own communities by supporting independent creators and small businesses.

amiba.net/artists-sund...

October 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Northumberart

@northumberart.bsky.social

Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar A wintery painting of Bamburgh Beach, as the sun was rising. This is "Morning Light". Details here- crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/products/bamburgh-morning-light #Art #painting #landscape #acrylic #supportsmallbiz #artist

A watery view of Bamburgh Castle with the sun rising over the North Sea. Sky, sea and beach are all in a state of flux, changing colour as the sun rises. The Castle solid and constant.

December 3, 2024 at 10:46 AM

Maritime Tartan Co

@maritimetartanns.bsky.social

Check out our HANDMADE products!

We do a lot of handmade products. Check out our site...you may find that perfect gift!

www.maritimetartancompany.ca/handmade-tar...

Maritime Tartan Co
28 Church St
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721

#canada #handmade #shopcanada #supportsmallbiz #madeincanada

September 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM

Shawna

@themindofshawna.bsky.social

Lots of new pride mystery packs have been added, come check it out at @litonfirepia.bsky.social!

#peoria #peoriail #crochetbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #amigurumi #plushtoys #vendor #booth #marketprep #supportsmallbiz #handmade #crochet #womenownedbusiness #lgbtqownedbusiness #supportsmallbiz

April 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM

KimiKitsch/Kimi Boylan

@kimikitsch.bsky.social

KimiKitsch Shop

kimikitsch.etsy.com

#art #salvageart #etsy #shopsmallbiz #supportsmallbiz #kitschdecor #boho #freeshipping

February 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Morgan Ní Shúilleabháin-Cymraes

@morgan-nscymraes.bsky.social

Hey friends, please share this so my family's little business can reach more folks!

#supportsmallbiz #womenowned #pagansky #witchsky

Solidarity Stitch Co @solidaritystitchco.bsky.social · Jan 24

For our #stargazers and #moon lovers, you'll love our new #hoodie design! Featuring beautiful solar/lunar themes on both arms & back, a deep hood, & long torso coverage.

Model is #4XL wearing #6XL. Grab here 👇🏼

#plussize #witchsky #asabove #sobelow #stars #sun #moon #apparel #smallbiz #shopsmall

January 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM

Chris Spivey (Author)

@darkerhue.bsky.social

Turning another year wiser today! 🎉 Celebrating by uplifting small, marginalized businesses. Share your favorite spots with us! Let's spread love and support where it's needed most. #SupportSmallBiz #ttrpg