Meet the people behind the businesses that make our local communities what they are.
Hair & Beauty Salon in Warrington
Aluminium Extrusion Specialists for UK Manufacturers
Managed Print & IT Solutions
Sustainable Gift Hampers & Thoughtful Gifting
Discover independent businesses, local places and what's happening across your local Patch.
Issue 6 of the Carrot Club magazine features guest articles from Leilani Coughlan, Sonka Braunova, Holly Ann Wood and Chloe from Number Nine, alongside new businesses, local events and stories from across the Spiky Carrot patch.
Independent businesses and trusted venues with a physical presence across the Patch.
Forget the usual networking routine. Each Carrot Club meet-up takes you somewhere different, giving you the chance to meet other independent business owners, have real conversations and enjoy the experience together.
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Handmade frames, independent businesses and real-world connections. Our frames create a simple way for people, businesses and venues to discover each other.
We place our handmade frames inside independent businesses, giving people something new to discover while helping venue owners become part of the growing Patch.
Each frame creates a physical connection between businesses and the people who visit them, helping independent businesses get discovered in the real world.
Through a Visibility Campaign, businesses can feature inside our frames across trusted venues, putting their story in front of real people in places they already visit.
Put your business in front of real people through our Visibility Campaigns.
See Visibility CampaignsHear from independent businesses about their experience with Spiky Carrot.
“ I'm really glad I attended. I've discovered a real gem in the heart of Altrincham
“ I’m so glad to be one of the Spiky Carrot members. Chris is creating something really special for small businesses, uncovering hidden gems across Cheshire and bringing them together through both online and offline opportunities.
A few reasons to grow with us.
Get your business seen by real people through trusted local venues and physical poster campaigns.
Share your story, expertise and what makes your business different.
Meet other independent businesses, build relationships and grow through Carrot Club.
Give your business a searchable home within the local Patch.
Build local connections, recommendations and collaborations that help your business grow.
Whether you want to meet other independent businesses, become a member or get your business seen, there's a place for you in the Patch.
Meet other independent businesses, make useful connections and discover opportunities across the patch. No membership needed.
Build your local presence with your own business profile, Carrot Club opportunities, meet-ups, connections and ongoing visibility across the patch.
Get your business seen through posters in trusted local venues and the physical Carrot Club magazine.
Start where it feels right for your business. Come along to a meet-up, become a member, or get your business seen in the patch.
Being great at what you do shouldn't mean being hard to find. Spiky Carrot helps independent businesses become more visible through trusted venues, local Patches and genuine community connections.
When independent businesses connect, local people discover more of what's around them, and the whole Patch becomes stronger. That's how we grow together.
