Just in time for the festive season I’ve started building my list of small businesses and select MLM (multi-level marketing) I’ve supported in the past, would happily support in the future and encourage you to consider if you’re a gift giving sort. Or possibly looking for things to put on you own wish list.
Below are businesses of people I know, people I don’t know but have purchased from and friends of friends businesses. I’m showing where I’ve made purchases or received gifts from that store. If I haven’t put a tick against a business it’s by no means a poor reflection of that company. Likely I haven’t got around to making a purchase yet or it’s not really a product or service used in this house.
In my lists I’ve opted to identify actual small businesses and selected party plan/MLM schemes. MLM inclusions are based on my personal good experience with the company, if I agree with the parent company’s values and general perceptions of the company and the people who sell it.
Small Businesses
| Who | Where | I’ve $$ supported |
| Barre en l’air Your haven for barre and pilates in the Brisbane CBD. Our small, personal group fitness classes are designed to make your day better. | Brisbane CBD, Website, Facebook | |
| Black Chicken Preserves Brisbane business making jams, sauces, jellies and marmalades. | Website, Facebook, markets around SEQ | received as gift |
| Fiberific Brisbane small business, specialising in hand or indie dyed yarn, Chiaogoo knitting & crochet tools, Nancy’s Knit Knacks tools and so much more. | Website, Facebook, selected SEQ craft markets | ✅ |
| Neil Martin Art / Arcane Critters Brisbane artist creating fantasy animal paintings | Website, Etsy, | ✅ |
| Owl about Yarn UK based indie dyer and knitwear designer. | Etsy | ✅ |
| Tea for Talia A place for tea lovers and enthusiasts to come and enjoy a large range of boutique loose leaf teas. | Website | ✅ |
Party Plans/MLM
| Who | Where | I’ve $$ supported |
| Body Shop at Home The products I love without the dreaded in-store, slightly-too-perky staff, experience. My contact is Jennifer Locke, +61 422 222 863 | Online, by phone, in person at Mackay | ✅ |
| Veducci Australian made fashion in sizes 6 to 24. Factory is in Melbourne, I’ve visited it. | Website, Facebook | ✅ |
This list is still being updated.
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