When you shop in local independent businesses on the Isle of Wight use the hashtag #ilovesmallbusiness online and without giving away what you've bought loved ones post photos

The results of the survey of 200 small businesses on the Isle of Wight reveals the major hurdles that many have had to face

The judges said that Grace's Bakery was a great example of an independent retailer being at the heart of its local community

Don’t give your money to Amazon. This Isle of Wight-grown solution is just a click away, helping you support Island businesses and get deliveries to your door. Share it with your friends, so the whole Island benefits

Three cheers for John Cattle's Skateclub who offer very reasonably-priced skateboarding sessions for all ages, from micro-shredders to the more mature skateboarders on the Island

The Solent LEP Crowdfunder Solent scheme has been relaunched to support even more businesses in these unprecedented and highly challenging times

If you have an Isle of Wight small business and haven't yet completed this short survey on the impact of Covid-19, there's still time

Despite the challenges presented to its usual format by current Covid-19 restrictions, the PopUp Business School course saw 103 members of the local community get involved

Second wave restrictions require a second wave of support for Hampshire and Isle of Wight small businesses, and those who have had no support, like company directors, need to be included say the Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses say "that needs to change" and suggests where measures can be introduced including a Kickstart Start-Up initiative, for those looking to start their own firm

The aim of the eight-question survey is to understand how small businesses on the Isle of Wight have been impacted by Covid-19 and what help they need to recover