What Is A Patch?
A patch is a collection of independent businesses, trusted venues and local people connected through Spiky Carrot.
Some are places people visit every day. Others provide services, products, expertise and support behind the scenes.
Together they help create a stronger local business network where people become more visible, connected and recognised.
Why Become Part Of The Patch?
Spiky Carrot is built around the idea that independent businesses grow stronger when they're connected.
Patches help bring together local businesses, trusted venues and opportunities that make it easier to be discovered, build relationships and support one another.
Because visibility grows faster when businesses grow together.
FAQs
Have a question about the patch? Here are a few common things people ask.
- What is a patch?
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A patch is a growing network of independent businesses, trusted venues and local people connected through Spiky Carrot. It brings together businesses that want to become more visible, build local connections and support one another.
- Who can be part of the patch?
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The patch includes businesses of all kinds, from cafés, shops and salons to consultants, creatives, trades, wellness providers and online businesses. If you're an independent business, there's a place for you in the patch.
- Do I need a physical location to join?
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No. Many members have a shop, studio or venue, but others work remotely, online or from client locations. The patch is built around people and businesses, not just physical premises.
- How do I become part of Spiky Carrot?
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The easiest way is to become a Spiky Carrot member. Standard Membership gives your business a place within the patch, including a searchable business profile and opportunities to be discovered across the growing Spiky Carrot network.
- What's the difference between Standard and Premium Membership?
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Standard Membership helps your business become part of the patch through your business profile and presence across Spiky Carrot. Premium Membership includes additional visibility opportunities, helping your business get seen more often through features, promotion and real-world poster visibility across trusted venues.
- Is membership included with advertising?
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Yes. Businesses advertising through Spiky Carrot receive Premium Membership as part of their advertising package, helping them build a stronger presence both online and across the patch.
- Can my business be featured here?
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Yes. Businesses with a Spiky Carrot membership, advertising campaign or trusted venue partnership can be included within the patch and have their own profile page where people can learn more about what they do.