Who Magpie is for

A page for each kind of business, group or household: the Magpie areas it would use, how the work moves between them and the plan it needs.

Shops and sellers

Bike shops and repair workshops

bicycle shops, cycle shops, bike repair, ski and snowboard workshops, skate shops

Board game and tabletop game shops

game shops, board game shops, tabletop game shops, game cafés, hobby game stores

Bookshops

bookstores, independent bookshops, independent bookstores, booksellers

Bridal and formalwear shops

bridal shops, bridal boutiques, formalwear shops, suit hire, prom dress shops

Clothing boutiques and gift shops

boutiques, fashion boutiques, gift shops, home goods shops, concept stores

Comic shops

comic shops, comic book stores, comics and graphic novels

Corner shops and newsagents

convenience stores, corner shops, newsagents, bodegas

Digital product sellers

selling downloads, template sellers, preset sellers, type designers and font foundries

Etsy and handmade sellers

makers selling online, handmade shops, craft sellers, Etsy shops

Farms and market growers

CSA farms, farm stands, farm shops, market gardens, farmers market growers, vegetable box schemes

Florists and flower shops

flower shops, wedding florists, event florists, floral designers

Makers selling to shops

wholesale makers, small brands selling wholesale, brands with stockists

Makers with a shop

studio shops, craft shops, makers with a storefront

Market, craft fair and pop-up sellers

market stall holders, craft fair sellers, pop-up shops, maker markets, flea market sellers, stallholders

Music shops

music shops, music stores, instrument shops, guitar shops, violin shops

Online stores and direct-to-consumer brands

DTC brands, ecommerce brands, online shops, independent brands, web shops

Pet shops and groomers

dog groomers, pet groomers, grooming salons, pet supply shops

Plant nurseries and garden centres

garden centers, plant shops, greenhouses, nurseries

Record shops

record shops, record stores, vinyl shops, used record shops

Thrift and vintage shops

thrift stores, second-hand shops, charity shops, vintage stores

Vintage sellers and resellers

resellers, second-hand sellers, vintage clothing sellers, Poshmark sellers, Depop sellers, eBay sellers, Vinted sellers

Yarn, fabric and craft supply shops

yarn shops, fabric shops, quilt shops, craft supply shops, haberdashers, needlework shops

Food and drink

Bakeries and home bakers

bakeries, home bakers, cake makers, patisseries, cottage bakers

Bars, breweries and taprooms

breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, wineries, cideries, pubs

Butchers, delis and fishmongers

butchers, butcher shops, delis, delicatessens, fishmongers, cheese shops

Caterers and private chefs

event caterers, wedding caterers, corporate caterers, private chefs, meal-prep businesses

Coffee shops and cafés

espresso bars, tea rooms

Cooking schools and cookery classes

cooking schools, cookery schools, cooking classes, cookery classes, culinary studios

Food trucks and market food stalls

food trucks, food stalls, street food traders, food carts

Restaurants, bistros and diners

bistros, diners, brasseries, eateries, restaurant kitchens

Small food and drink brands

hot sauce makers, jam and preserve makers, small-batch coffee roasters, kombucha brewers, artisan food producers, candle and soap makers

Services by appointment

Accountants and bookkeepers

bookkeepers, accounting practices, small accounting firms, tax preparers

Auto repair garages and detailers

car garages, mechanics, auto repair shops, car detailers

Dog walkers and pet sitters

dog walkers, pet sitters, dog sitters, cat sitters

Driving instructors

driving schools, driving teachers, learner driver instructors

Gyms, climbing gyms and boxing clubs

fitness centres, strength gyms, bouldering gyms, boxing gyms

Hair salons and barbershops

hairdressers, barbers, nail studios, lash and brow studios

Kennels, catteries and doggy daycare

kennels, catteries, pet boarding, pet hotels, doggy daycare, dog boarding

Lawyers and small law practices

lawyers, solicitors, attorneys, law firms

Makeup artists and mobile beauty

makeup artists, bridal makeup artists, bridal hair and makeup, mobile beauty, hair and makeup artists

Massage therapists, estheticians and small spas

massage clinics, day spas, skin care studios, facialists, wellness studios

Personal trainers and fitness coaches

PTs, strength coaches, online fitness coaches

Photographers

wedding photographers, portrait photographers, product photographers, photography studios

Real estate agents and small brokerages

realtors, estate agents, property agents, real estate brokers

Recording studios and rehearsal spaces

recording studios, rehearsal spaces, rehearsal rooms, mixing and mastering studios, music studios

Riding schools, stables and livery yards

riding schools, riding stables, livery yards, equestrian centres, boarding stables

Tailors, cobblers and repair shops

alterations, shoe repair, phone repair, jewellery repair, watch repair

Tattoo and piercing studios

tattoo artists, tattoo shops, tattoo parlours, piercing studios, body piercers

Therapists and counsellors

psychotherapists, counselling practices, private practices, psychologists

Tutors and music teachers

private tutors, piano teachers, music teachers, language tutors, online tutors

Wedding and event planners

wedding planners, event planners, event coordinators, day-of coordinators

Wedding officiants and celebrants

wedding officiants, celebrants, wedding celebrants, marriage officiants, ceremony officiants

Yoga, pilates, dance and martial arts studios

yoga studios, pilates studios, dance studios, martial arts schools, dojos

Trades and home services

Builders and renovators

general contractors, renovation companies, home builders, remodelers

Cleaning companies

commercial cleaners, house cleaners, office cleaning, janitorial services

Equipment and party hire

equipment hire, party hire, event hire, tool hire, marquee hire, rental companies

Home inspectors and surveyors

home inspectors, building surveyors, property inspectors, house surveyors, inspection companies

Landscapers and lawn care

landscaping companies, lawn care, gardeners, grounds maintenance

Moving companies and couriers

movers, removals companies, man with a van, couriers

Plumbers, electricians and tradespeople

plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, handypeople, home repair

Freelancers and studios

Architects and interior designers

architects, interior designers, interior decorators, architecture studios, interior design studios

Consultants

consultants, management consultants, marketing consultants, IT consultants, HR consultants, independent consultants

DJs, bands for hire and party entertainers

wedding DJs, mobile DJs, bands for hire, wedding bands, party entertainers, magicians

Freelance illustrators

illustrators, commissioned illustrators, editorial illustrators, book illustrators

Freelance writers and editors

copywriters, content writers, editors, proofreaders

Graphic and brand designers

brand designers, graphic designers, identity designers, design studios

Musicians and bands

musicians, bands, singer-songwriters, independent artists, independent musicians

Painters and fine artists

painters, fine artists, printmakers, visual artists

Potters, woodworkers and jewellers

potters, ceramicists, woodworkers, jewellers, studio makers, craftspeople

Social media managers and content marketers

social media managers, content marketers, social media freelancers, community managers

Starting a side business

side business, side hustle, small business ideas, starting a business, first customers

Translators and interpreters

freelance translators, interpreters, localisation specialists, proofreaders

Videographers and video editors

videographers, video editors, video producers, filmmakers, wedding videographers

Virtual assistants and online business managers

virtual assistants, VAs, online business managers, freelance assistants

Web designers and developers

freelance web designers, freelance web developers, web studios, WordPress freelancers

Creators and publishers

Authors and self-publishers

authors, self-publishers, indie authors, novelists, self-published authors

Bloggers and people with a personal website

bloggers, personal website, personal blog, writers online, indie web

Clubs, meetups and community groups

community organizers, community groups, meetups, clubs, neighbourhood groups, volunteer groups

Comic and webcomic artists

comic artists, webcomic artists, cartoonists, graphic novelists, zine makers

Independent film productions and small crews

film productions, film crews, indie film, short films, production companies, filmmakers

Local news sites, zines and small publications

local news, journalists, independent journalism, zines, small publications, community newspaper

Newsletter writers

newsletter writers, newsletter publishers, email newsletters, Substack writers, independent writers

Podcasters

podcast hosts, audio shows, interview shows

YouTubers, streamers and video creators

YouTubers, video creators, streamers, content creators, creators

Software and technology

Hardware startups and electronics makers

hardware startups, electronics makers, hardware companies, IoT startups, device makers

Independent software developers and indie hackers

indie developers, indie hackers, solo developers, app developers, bootstrapped founders

Indie game developers

indie game developers, game developers, indie games, game studios, solo game devs

Managed IT providers and IT consultants

managed IT providers, MSPs, IT consultants, IT support companies, freelance IT

Open-source maintainers

open-source maintainers, open source projects, OSS maintainers, library authors, free software projects

Software startups and small product teams

startups, SaaS startups, product teams, engineering teams, dev teams

The IT person at a small company

IT admins, IT managers, office IT, sysadmins, IT support