Get behind locals on the ‘gram
INSTAGRAM has become a tool for business owners and brands to reach out to the masses and find a niche following on social media.
It’s also become a way for local residents to support and garner attention to the local businesses in the region.
Here are just 10 businesses you should consider following on social media:
1. A Welcome Change Sweet smelling candles and kinesiology is Bronwyn Ziviani’s game.
Her Instagram feed is full to the brim of her beautiful, handmade candles with scents ranging from sugar cookie to pumpkin bread, lemongrass to coffee.
2. Life as Manna This marketing and events coordinator creates an empowering environment for her social media following.
While sharing inspirational quotes and minimalist artwork, she also shares titbits of life advice and helpful hints on careers, love, and self-care. Handle: @lifeasmanna
3. Vue Digital A recent start up, Vue Digital is a photography and videography business run by Lucas Carberry.
The Vue Digital Instagram page is flooded with innovative videos and stunning images promoting local businesses, and the feed on the whole is as aesthetically pleasing as the individual images and videos themselves.
This account is a must to follow if you’re interesting in photography and videography, and want to pick up inspiration from the best in the business.
4. Premier Conditioning If you’re looking for the burst of motivation you need to work out, following Premier is the place to start.
Their feed is packed with action shots from classes and one-on-one catered sessions – it’s enough to get anyone up and moving.
5. Soul Care Services Not only is this feed filled with aesthetically pleasing pastel shades, this Instagram feed shares posts reflective of the specialised services offered by staff.
Soul Care Services offers a personalised, person-centred approach while caring for those with a disability.
Their Instagram feed is reflective of their focus on selfcare and personal empowerment. _
6. BeeHumble Creations Handcrafted by Casey Dietz, BeeHumble creations include beeswax wraps for every occasion.
This feed is full of images demonstrating the multifaceted ways the wraps can be used.
Following BeeHumble will add a colourful, positive touch to your Instagram feed.
The business also offers vouchers and gift cards for your friends and family to go wild with on their website.
7. The Pop-up Chef Tantalising food and a personal touch is how the team at The Pop-up Chef lure followers onto their page.
The travelling food van frequently shares posts promoting their delicious meals and many adventures.
In a recent post, the owners revealed their business was 29 years in the making, and credits their loyal following to their success so far.
As well as adding some delicious food to your feed, this account will give you a dose of positivity at the same time.
8. Coven Property As a new business, this page only has a few posts but the quality of those posts go above and beyond.
This page serves as a mood board for interior design lovers and those passionate about living in comfort and style.
In just four posts the page establishes a sleek, sophisticated colour scheme and gives insight into what’s to come for Coven in the future.
9. Jo Freeth Hair Artist Like many smart business owners, senior stylist and owner Jo Freeth has taken on a social media account to promote the work of herself and her colleagues – but there’s a little more to the account than what you might think.
Not only is the page a window into the services of the salon, it’s an outlet for those looking for a laugh in their feeds.
The business shares photos of their best and most elaborate jobs, as well as memes and hilarious quotes to keep followers interested.
10. Ruby Lane Flower Co If there Instagram isn’t enough to entice you to shop at Ruby Lane Flower Co, the bright and bubbly personalities of the owners and employees certainly will.
This Instagram account is a little preview of the services the business has to offer, and is an eye-opening look into the work that goes behind owning a flower shop.
The business owners have only recently opened up a shop in Toowoomba, and are already making waves in the town.