#SMALL BUSINESS THAT ROCKS

Grocery Guy came about when Ben Fraraccio needed something more. While he was a graduate of the Liaison College of Culinary Arts in Kitchener, a lingering back issue made standing up in the kitchen next to impossible. Ben found that being out in the world making deliveries was better for him than sitting in an…

Capturing beautiful moments is not an easy job. For HRM Photography, the pressure is on all the time, not just to create a frame-worthy memento but to also reflect the beauty of the moment, whether it’s a wedding, an engagement, a newborn’s first photoshoot, or just a family portrait session. It requires a keen eye,…

Ever wonder who makes costumes for superheroes? We have a designer like that right here in London, but she doesn’t only do costume-work for the budding superheroes of the Forest City: she’ll do princess dresses, ballerina costumes, and anything else requested by patients in children’s hospitals. This week’s #SmallBusinessThatRocks is The Abby Fund, and the…

Making furniture used to be a local industry, and it existed that way for centuries before cheap wood, assembly lines, and low shipping costs made this handy job a thing of the past. Well, almost made it a thing of the past. At Rustix, two skilled furniture makers are bringing the profession back to its…

Getting everything you need in one complete package is next to impossible these days, but more and more small businesses have seen the advantages of providing comprehensive, quality services to their clients. It’s the best way to earn trust in a world that is increasingly becoming more specialized, and local businesses are providing these services…

Perfecting your brand is one of the hardest parts of starting a small business. You might have the perfect product and the best customer service, but sometimes all that’s missing to tie the ribbon on the package is a name. When a certain #SmallBusinessThatRocks needed a little help reworking their image, the SlyFox team was…

Some people say adventure is only found by getting outside and having personal experiences travelling or camping. Did you know that adventure can also be found within? You don’t have to go far to seek fulfilment, but the results will be absolutely life-changing. This week’s #SmallBusinessThatRocks will give anyone seeking inner healing a new perspective…

Time to yourself seems like a rarer commodity these days. Finding some space to recharge and boost one’s self-esteem much harder for many busy women. Fortunately Jessica Little is here to help, and her spa, Blue Ash Beauty Bar, is definitely a #SmallBusinessThatRocks!

What happens when a big hosting company deletes your website? Local business Iron Horse Plumbing found out the hard way: their site was accidentally deleted by one of the big website hosting companies. Everything, in the blink of an eye, was gone.

This week’s #smallbusinessthatrocks is “out of this world”! Rocket Glass  features a new rewards program, smoking accessories, smoke shop products, and a super easy ordering system. Rocket Glass is a bong brand and online smoke shop based right here in  London, ON. They offer premium glass water pipes “bongs” for the medicinal and recreational cannabis…

Image is everything. While this might sound superficial, for small businesses trying to make it online, it’s true! One small business is welcoming this motto as they use social media and SEO to effectively reach new clients and continue relationships with current ones. Nadina and Alaina, the owners and operators of #SmallBusinessThatRocks Scizzorhands Salon &…

One of the things we love most about London is the rich network of small businesses and entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to support the community with their work. Whether it is by providing services, creating jobs, supporting local charitable initiatives, or a combination of all three, these businesses are what make our community thrive. One…