Big brands may dominate our high streets but it is the independents that give places their identity, says Kate Tyler, founder of social media agency Shake Social.
And shoppers will be urged to support local businesses tomorrow as part of the national Small Business Saturday campaign.
Ms Tyler, who is also chairman of the Nottingham branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), started her company in 2010 and employs six staff.
Her Lace Market-based firm has been chosen to be part...
