Browsing through Heart Harmony’s blog Small Business Ideas got me thinking about small business and how some of them come into being. In her post Give a cheer for small-medium business…, Ingrid Cliff talks about the difference small businesses can make to their community. She also writes – “Many times small business doesn’t realise the impact it makes on the community. One employee here, another there all adds up to a significant total. We are the powerhouse behind our local communities and the economy.”

There are many diverse small businesses and I’m always aware of the countless creative hobby-turned-businesses there are. I’m constantly stumbling across web sites showcasing their creative abilities. I do enjoy browsing through their sites even if theirs is a different art or craft to mine.

Recently I clicked on one Google Ad that brought me to three creative sites – the first being Bear Essence. It caught my eye because of recent posts on my EP’s Treasures blog about teddy bears. It turns out that Bear Essence is only approx a 30 minute drive from where I run my business.

From Bear Essence I was led to two more sites Monica’s Attic Treasures – another delightful bear site; and Jacquie Lawson’s E-Cards. Jacquie’s animated e-cards are gorgeously creative.

I do enjoy taking time out to see what other creative people are doing. Some may think theirs is simply a small little drop in the business world, but, as Ingrid from Heart Harmony states in her Small Business Ideas tag line – There are no small businesses – only small ideas.

So, cheers to all small businesses out there.

Ciao for now, Elena