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Shoesmith Life Cycle LLCshoesmithlc@me.dm
2026-03-02
Shoesmith Life Cycle LLCshoesmithlc@me.dm
2026-03-02
2026-03-02

If your supply chain goes through the Straight or Hormuz right now, you're screwed.

If your supply chain is local or regional, you're resilient.

Which do you want to be?

Link: resilience.org/stories/2026-02

#Localization #DeGrowth #Economy #Community #SmallBusiness #Sustainability

Small-scale supply chains in action
Zoe  Gilbertson, originally published by Liflad Thoughts
February 27, 2026

We are putting the concepts mentioned into action, experimenting to see if new scales and ecosystems are possible. This creates hyper-local, context-led action held gently by a wide boundary systems view and strongly held duties of care. We cannot wait to start producing our own tangible, hold-in-your-hand, outputs.

Photos from the Koopera Cooperative textile waste recycling in Bilbao.
2026-03-02

Packaging composting survey results

We've been using Natureflex compostable packaging for a couple of years but we didn't actually know if it was being composted by our customers so we sent out a very short survey in our newsletter and in the order completed emails that go out following a customer's order being dispatched for a week. We received 30 responses, mostly in the first 2 days. The results We're delighted that the results show that most of our customers are indeed composting our packaging. We also received some text […]

roastinghouse.co.uk/kimberley/

Chart with two stacked columns showing the results of a survey asking customers if they compost our packaging. Left column shows that 21 people responded yes, of which 15 compost at home and 6 have their compost collected with their council food waste). The right column shows 9 people responded no, with 5 saying no compost available, 3 saying that their council collection doesn't accept compostable packaging, and 1 saying they don't trust it to break down.
Savousépate ♻️💿🎨💍Savousepate
2026-03-02

🐦 Mes sont aussi disponibles sous forme de pin's, comme ce joli petit toucan par exemple !
👉 savousepate.com/fr/pin-s/709-5

Pin's éco-responsable en forme de petit toucan toco.
La perle est réalisée en CD recyclé, découpée et peinte à la main, puis recouverte de résine.
Il est tenu entre l'index et le pouce d'une main, devant un fond bleu pastel.
The Good News Network: Positive Stories 24/7goodnewsnetwork.org@web.brid.gy
2026-03-01

Forget Yankee Candle, This Company has Hired Disabled Americans for 20 Years to Produce Superior Scents

fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.good

2026-03-02

Don’t let location define your sales. With WordPress.com, you can connect with customers across continents. Dive into our beginner’s guide and empower your brand to shine on the global stage.

Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AosU1

2026-03-02

Don’t let location define your sales. With WordPress.com, you can connect with customers across continents. Dive into our beginner’s guide and empower your brand to shine on the global stage.

Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AosQQ

#WordPress #SmallBusiness #eCommerce

Dify Socialdifysocial
2026-03-01

☀️ Back on deck for 2026.

After a big summer of major events and celebrating Tết with family overseas, it’s back to helping small businesses protect, build and grow their brand online.

Steve at has been helping Australian small businesses for over a decade — practical strategy, consistent posting, real-world experience.

📍 Want momentum in 2026? Visit » difysocial.com.au/ or call📱 1300 DO SOCIAL (1300 36 7624)

Ollie Relfeollierelfe
2026-03-01

Being a business owner is focusing on possibilities instead of obstacles.

Evan Sky artsevansky_arts
2026-03-01

I recently drew two dinosaurs for a future sticker set 🦕
Which one is your favourite favourite?

Digital illustrations of 2 dinosaurs: on top a triceratops made of stone with Celtic bands on its crest and tail and a boney « beak » and tail tip. He seems to be strolling along, moss growing on its feet.
On the bottom is a terra cota diplodocus-like Dino  with white patterns on its legs and stripes on its neck. He is munching on a leaf.
Daniel Mercerdanielmerceruk
2026-03-01

Most small studios don’t have an ambition problem.

They have a structural one.

Term transitions, payment drift, safeguarding gaps — these aren’t effort failures. They’re capacity limits.

Reinvention feels productive.
Structure is what actually holds.

New piece:
“Stop Reinventing Your Studio. Build Capacity Instead.”
medium.com/@danielmerceruk/sto

Shoesmith Life Cycle LLCshoesmithlc@me.dm
2026-03-01
Shoesmith Life Cycle LLCshoesmithlc@me.dm
2026-03-01
Coming Up Violets!comingupviolets@mstdn.party
2026-02-28

Working on a new set of these again, because every time I paint more, people come in and buy them! 😅

Yes, even here in Alabama!

#Handmade #NoFascistUSA #Y’allMeansAll #Magnets #SmallBusiness #BlueDotInARedState #TransRightsAreHumanRights #MentoneAlabama

Two small pieces of wood have been cut into roughly the shape of the state of Alabama, then painted with a diagonal rainbow (the gay pride flag) plus brown, black, light blue, white and light pink (for people of color and transgender folks).  I have then painted the words “Y’all Means ALL,” and, “No Fascist USA” in white, which I will then outline with a darker color. Next, I glue a small magnet to the back of each one and paint my signature on the back.  Then they’re varnished, dried, and ready to go!
2026-02-28

Happy #smallbusinesssaturday, folks!

This is just yet another reminder that my shop exists, and it's filled with neat handmade items. Including this converted ita bag and an ebook about how you can upcycle bags into ita bags, too!

#artshop #ebook #handmade #itabag #jfashion #smallbusiness #fedigiftShop

A navy blue bag with a button display pocket added on.How To Turn Any Bag Into an Ita Bag - Ebook
When I was a child, I identified as a girl. I would wear the bare minimum of society's ideal of femininity, namely clothing from the girls' section of retail. I'm not going to claim I was always nonbinary, a demi-boy, a femboy, nor any other label that closer represents who I am as an adult. Who I was in the past is as valid as who I am now, and I don't wish to erase it just to fit in with the idea of gender that is comfortable to cis people.

I am happy that my closet captures a broad range of the gender spectrum. I can dress like a dandy gentleman if that strikes my fancy, or I can be a little more femme. Going on testosterone is only broadening the range and making my closet more diverse in this aspect, and this includes ita bags. Honestly, I wasn't really into bags until I found out about this neat part of J-Fashion.
What is an Ita Bag?
An ita bag (AKA "Pain" bag) is a type of bag that has a transparent pocket for displaying small pieces of merchandise, typically in the forms of buttons and keychains. You will most commonly see them in fandom spaces, such as anime conventions, as a way for people to showcase their favorite fandoms. There are a variety of ways to decorate them ranging from an organized display of multiple copies of the same button to complete and utter chaos.

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