Small businesses

'I used maternity leave to launch my mug business'

'Taking redundancy helped me achieve my dog dream'

'I was so stressed that I pulled out my eyelashes'

Restaurant owner angry at increased water bills

Ironmongers to close 'with sadness' after 87 years

Football shirt fanatic turns hobby into business

Council aims to help local shops with Christmas ad

'It's scary' - businesses exchange challenges with chancellor

High street award said to boost trade and pride

A week on, firms pick up the pieces after floods

'Black Friday deals are harming small businesses'

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Colour Thursday offers alternative to Black Friday

The musician who turned her hobby into a bakery

People urged to shop locally as Black Friday looms

'Relief' as plan to demolish garage is blocked

Fourteen power cuts in six months for town's shops

Carpet shop celebrates 100 years in business

Campaign to 'put small businesses on the map'

Call for action as flood victims fear winter repeat

Shops 'devastated' by council work blocking access

Budget is a 'kick in the teeth' for gift firm

Florist describes 'nauseous' wait for Budget