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112 businesses found
North Star Coffee Roasters
Coffee Roaster
B Corp certified speciality coffee roastery in Leeds offering coffee beans, subscriptions, brewing equipment, courses and wholesale, with coffee shops across Leeds.
PJB Body Shop
Vehicle Body Repair
Independent, family-run vehicle accident repair centre (PJB Accident Repairs Ltd) in Witton, Birmingham, handling car and van repairs from minor cosmetic damage to major structural work.
Senacre Cycles
Bicycle Shop
Long-standing independent bike shop on the edge of Maidstone offering bike sales and servicing, including e-bike maintenance. Merida stockist; cycle-to-work schemes accepted.
Cannon Coffee
Coffee Roaster
Speciality coffee roaster based just outside Guildford, with a coffee shop at its roastery on Clay Lane. Roasts, sells and delivers ethically sourced speciality coffee.
Craig Butterworth Accounting
Accountants
Accountancy practice supporting small businesses, limited companies, sole traders and construction businesses across Heywood and Greater Manchester.
YF Accounting
Accountants
Manchester-based cloud accountancy practice serving businesses across Greater Manchester and the UK.
11:11 Beauty Studio
Beauty
Whitefield beauty studio and hub for independent beauty specialists.
Kathbeautybar
Beauty
Manchester hair and beauty salon offering hair, wig, beauty and training services.
St Albans Accountants
Accountants
St Albans accounting service focused on transparent support for local businesses.
Vine Business Advisory
Accountants
St Albans business advisory and accountancy firm supporting Hertfordshire businesses.
Avin Accountants
Accountants
Accountancy practice based in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Needham Accountancy
Accountants
Accountancy practice serving businesses from London Colney in Hertfordshire.
Appleby Mall
Accountants
Chartered certified accountants and business advisers in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
Prime Accountants
Accountants
Birmingham chartered accountants providing accountancy, tax and advisory support across the West Midlands.
Jennifer's at Harborne
Beauty
Independent beauty and skin-health salon in Harborne, Birmingham.
All Aspects Heating Ltd
Home Services
Family-run Birmingham gas, heating and plumbing business.
Oliver & Co
Accountants
Leeds chartered accountants, chartered tax advisers and registered auditors.
Townends Accountants LLP
Accountants
Yorkshire accountancy firm providing accountancy, tax and business advisory services.
AME Accounting & Co.
Accountants
Small independent accounting practice serving Yorkshire businesses.
Manchester Plumber 247
Home Services
Independent emergency plumber based in Oldham serving Greater Manchester.
Brabners
Solicitors
Independent law firm serving individuals and businesses from its Manchester office.
Cafe @ Market Street
Cafés
Family-owned independent café-bar in Watford town centre.
BPACL
Accountants
Independent accountancy practice providing compliance and advisory services to small businesses.
L S Toth & Sons Ltd
Home Services
Local family plumbing, heating and bathroom renovation business serving Birmingham and the West Midlands.
LMS Accountancy Services Ltd
Accountants
Independent Birmingham accountancy practice serving businesses across the West Midlands and UK.
Kirk Newsholme
Accountants
Independent business advisers, tax specialists and chartered accountants in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Beauty Bar
Beauty
Independent appointment-only beauty and aesthetics studio in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
Saint Kitchen
Cafés
Independent Birmingham café specialising in coffee, brunch, lunch, doughnuts and cake.
Norton Plumbing Ltd
Home Services
Independent Leeds plumbing and bathroom fitting company based in Moortown.
OMR Plumbing
Home Services
Independent plumbing business based in Methley, Leeds.
AD Plumbing Heating and Electrical
Home Services
Manchester-based plumbing, heating and electrical business serving Manchester, Cheshire, Stockport, Trafford and surrounding areas.
Two Birds & One Stone
Cafés
Independent Whitefield café and restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and Sunday roasts.
The Hive Cafe
Cafe
Cafe serving fresh, locally sourced food at Chelmsford Museum.
Stenball Construction Limited
Builders
Independent family-owned building contractor and refurbishment specialist.
Surrey Security Systems Ltd
Security Systems
Independent family security business providing alarms, CCTV and access control.
Harding Financial
Financial Advisers
Independent financial planners providing holistic financial advice.
Athens Bar & Meze
Restaurant
Greek and Mediterranean restaurant serving mezze, seafood and grilled dishes.
Fête Grays Yard
Restaurant
Independent eatery serving brunch, lunch and weekend small plates.
Coffee Squared Beaulieu
Cafe
Family-run coffee shop and community hub using local Essex suppliers.
Heritage Independent Mortgage Advisers
Mortgage Brokers
Guildford-based independent mortgage, protection and equity-release advisers.
Cooper & Withycombe
Structural Engineers
Independent structural engineering and building surveying consultancy.
2MT Cafe
Cafe
Independent café serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and takeaway.
The Dovecote Eatery
Restaurant / Cafe
Independent eatery at Cams Hall Estate in Fareham.
Harvest Bistro & Bakery
Cafe / Bistro
Independent bistro and bakery in Andover.
Deltic Solutions
Business Services
Independent business serving Andover and the surrounding area.
St James Dental Practice
Dentist
Independent dental practice in Winchester.
Circuit Supply
Electrical Wholesaler
Independent electrical wholesaler serving Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
Brennan & Son
Plumber
Independent plumbing and heating business serving Southampton.
HUSH Hair & Beauty
Hair & Beauty
Independent Birmingham city-centre salon offering hair, beauty, laser and aesthetic services, including a private hijab-friendly lounge.
DWF Plumbing & Heating Solutions Ltd
Plumbing & Heating
Family-run Manchester plumbing and heating company providing installation, servicing and aftercare with a fully qualified engineering team.
East & Gray
Plumbing & Heating
Family-run Harpenden plumbing, heating and bathroom specialist established in 1953, serving Hertfordshire with employed engineers.
Synergy Gas & Plumbing
Plumbing & Heating
Small family-run Birmingham heating and plumbing company led by an engineer with more than 20 years of hands-on experience, offering boiler, gas and 24-hour emergency services.
Heateam Ltd
Plumbing & Heating
Family-run Leeds plumbing and heating company established in 2015, serving domestic and commercial customers across Yorkshire with more than 30 years of engineering experience.
Buddha Beauty & Holistic
Beauty Salon
Small independent beauty and holistic salon in Chorlton, Manchester, offering vegan beauty treatments, advanced skin treatments and holistic therapies.
Magnum Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Family-run bathroom specialist in Aldershot providing bathroom design, supply and installation, including wet rooms, walk-in showers and accessible bathrooms.
Garage Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop & Roastery
Kent speciality coffee roaster with a Canterbury city-centre coffee shop.
The Refectory Kitchen
Cafe & Restaurant
Independent Canterbury daytime cafe and restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee.
The Goods Shed
Restaurant & Food Market
Canterbury food market and restaurant with bakery, butchery and open kitchen.
Micro Roastery
Coffee Shop & Roastery
Independent Canterbury coffee roastery and coffee shop.
Fringe + Ginge Coffee
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent neighbourhood coffee shop in Canterbury's Northgate area.
Wilding Eatery
Cafe & Brunch
Independent Canterbury eatery serving brunch and speciality coffee.
HatHats Coffee Barista Academy
Coffee & Training
Canterbury coffee and barista training venue.
Cafe St Pierre
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent cafe on St Peter's Street in Canterbury.
Tiny Tim's Tearoom
Tea Room & Cafe
Canterbury tea room serving drinks, cakes and light refreshments.
Maria's Canterbury
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent cafe on St Peter's Street in Canterbury.
The Dabbling Duck
Cafe & Restaurant
Independent licensed cafe restaurant in Shere serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, coffee and cakes.
The Plucky Pheasant
Cafe & Restaurant
Surrey Hills cafe and restaurant at Newlands Corner serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes.
The Queen's Head
Pub & Restaurant
Village pub and restaurant in East Clandon with a classic British menu.
Farnham Maltings
Arts & Events Venue
Independent arts, entertainment and creative venue supporting theatre, music, film, festivals and local makers.
The Castle
Pub & Restaurant
Gastropub in a historic Georgian townhouse in central Farnham serving seasonal food and drinks.
The Tea Shop at Watts Gallery
Tea Room & Cafe
Tea shop at Watts Gallery serving seasonal English food, cakes, cream teas, soups and light lunches.
Hartsfield Manor
Hotel & Events Venue
Victorian country hotel, restaurant, conference and wedding venue set in extensive grounds.
Krema
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent coffee spot in Guildford town centre.
Kinghams Restaurant
Restaurant
Independent Shere restaurant serving contemporary seasonal cuisine using fresh local produce.
The Wheatsheaf
Pub & Restaurant
Farnham pub and restaurant with locally sourced food, drinks and courtyard dining.
Lathcoats Farm
Farm Shop & Cafe
Fourth-generation Essex family fruit farm with an award-winning farm shop, coffee house and seasonal pick-your-own.
Church Street Tavern
Restaurant & Bar
Modern British restaurant and bar in central Colchester.
The Company Shed
Seafood Restaurant
West Mersea seafood restaurant serving locally landed fish and shellfish.
milsoms
Hotel & Restaurant
Country hotel, restaurant and brasserie in Dedham.
The Sun Inn
Pub & Restaurant
Historic Dedham inn serving East Anglian food, drinks and accommodation.
Haywards
Restaurant & Events
Epping dining and events venue focused on seasonal and locally sourced produce.
The Lion Inn
Pub & Restaurant
Boreham gastropub and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tiptree Tea Room
Tea Room
Tea room at Tiptree in Essex serving drinks, cakes and light meals.
The White Hart Great Yeldham
Pub, Restaurant & Hotel
Essex pub, restaurant, hotel and wedding venue in Great Yeldham.
Blue Strawberry Bistro
Bistro & Restaurant
Independent bistro and restaurant in Hatfield Peverel.
Cabinet Rooms
Cafe & Bar
Independent Winchester food and drink business known for coffee, cocktails and local events.
The South Downs Social
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent cycling cafe, shop and event space serving locally roasted coffee, cakes, breakfast and lunch.
Open House Deli
Cafe & Deli
Winchester deli and cafe serving coffee, pastries, cakes, salads and plant-forward food.
Forte Kitchen
Restaurant & Cafe
Winchester restaurant serving seasonal British breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
Willows Coffee House
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent coffee house in Basingstoke town centre.
Mr Munch
Cafe
Long-running Basingstoke cafe serving breakfast, light meals and drinks.
Jolly Olly's Coffee Shop
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent Oakley coffee shop serving made-to-order sandwiches, homemade cakes and coffee.
Kudos Coffee
Cafe & Coffee Shop
Independent Whitchurch coffee house serving speciality drinks and light bites.
The Street Bakeshop
Bakery & Cafe
Artisan bakery and coffee shop in Old Basing.
Wilverley Gallery
Art Gallery & Gifts
Independent Lymington gallery showcasing contemporary paintings, ceramics, sculpture and design-led gifts.
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