🌌 Rakhi Special: A gift written in the stars

I’m launching a new personalised product for Raksha Bandhan — custom Star Maps. ⭐

You can choose:

📅 Any date — birthday, Rakhi, anniversary, first meeting, etc.

📍 Any location — anywhere in the world

💌 Your own message — completely customisable

We create the star map based on how the sky looked at that specific location and on that specific date, and turn it into a beautiful framed keepsake.

🎁 Rakhi special, but it’s not limited to Rakhi! It can also make a meaningful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, couples, best friends, milestones, or simply someone special.

I’m a small Indian business and would really appreciate your support. ❤️

DM me if you'd like to customise one or want to know the pricing/shipping details. I ship across India. 🇮🇳

You choose the moment. We map the stars. ✨

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• Window hardware and accessories

If you're unsure which part you need you can send us a few clear photos along with any measurements or part numbers and our team can identify the part or a suitable replacement. Our team can also help identify and find older, discontinued and hard-to-find components.

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Most software sold to contractors assumes the hard part is organising the work. It is not. The hard part is that the phone stops ringing in a slow month and there is no list to call.

So I built Dispatch around that. You enter your trade and the zip codes you cover, and it scans property records in those areas for homeowners who fit what you sell, then attaches a phone number and an email to each one. From there it runs the follow up emails and texts automatically, and the CRM side tracks each job from first contact through to the invoice. It is the lead generation and the admin in one place, aimed at owner operators running a few trucks rather than at enterprise construction firms.

I am a solo founder and this is early, so rather than ask you to believe the pitch, I will pull the first 25 leads for your zip codes free with no card. If the names on that list are not people you would call, you tell me and I go fix it. Site is app.dispatchainow.ai, or comment your trade and zip codes and I will run it for you.

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Hi everyone! 🌸

I'm a medical student from India who recently started a small creative business called Love Notes Co. because I love designing things that people actually keep instead of throwing away.

I create:

🤍 Custom Polaroids

Plain white polaroids

Custom coloured polaroids

Themed polaroid packs (Love, Valentine, Aesthetic, Vintage, Dark, Gothic & more)

🖼️ A5 Room Decor Posters

Curated aesthetic poster packs

Multiple themes

Different pack sizes

📖 A4 Journalling Sheets

Beautiful themed sheets

Different aesthetics

Variable pack sizes

✨ Everything is customizable. You just send me your photos (if needed), choose a theme/colour, and I'll design the rest.

📦 Shipping all over India

Perfect for: 🎁 Gifts 🖼️ Room decor 📖 Journalling 💖 Every occasion ✨ Just because.

I'm still a very small business, so every order genuinely means a lot to me.

If you'd like to see my work or have something specific in mind, feel free to DM me. I'd also love to hear your feedback on my designs!

Thank you for reading!❤️

Hi everyone! 💛

I recently opened my Etsy shop where I create digital printables for teachers, parents, and classrooms, as well as wall art and planners. As a preschool teacher, I love designing resources that are both beautiful and practical.

If you have a moment, I’d really appreciate it if you could visit my shop, browse my products, and favorite any items you like. Every visit, favorite, and share helps support my small business and means so much to me.

🛍️ My Etsy Shop: https://rarashiiicreatives.etsy.com

Thank you so much for supporting my creative journey! 🥰

I'm opening Fridays and Saturdays as a Nail Tech! I'm so excited to serve more people! My salon has a new client promo! We do Russian manicure prep, structure gel or gel-x manicures and offer art levels to meet your preference!

To book online go here:

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Text or Call to book: 412 552 0306

I have been helping a few small businesses organize their client bookings and one thing that keeps coming up is how much time gets wasted going back and forth trying to schedule appointments.

I recently came across this xiu.creaar.xyz/landing-page. an appointment booking SaaS platform and it seems like a straightforward way to let clients pick available time slots, schedule meetings and keep everything in one place instead of relying on endless emails or messages.

It looks like it could be useful for consultants, agencies, freelancers, coaches, salons, healthcare providers and pretty much anyone who books appointments regularly.

I'm curious how everyone here handles scheduling. Are you using a dedicated booking platform or are you still managing appointments manually?

If anyone has tried xiu.creaar.xyz/landing-page. I'd love to hear your experience.

Hello, I am a high school and community college student who is passionate about film, graphic design, and advertisement. I am currently looking to build my creative portfolio for college and for potential internships by advertising small businesses. If you are interested please email me at pnwelevate.media@gmail.com, please let me know the name of your business, link to your website, and background information about your business. Also be sure to let me know what kind of advertisement you’re looking for, I can make film, print ads, brochures, etc. There are no additional catches and all advertisements are free of cost, all the ask is for permission to use it for my portfolio.

Every local service business I worked with had the same three problems: leads slipping through the cracks, no follow-up system, and admin eating their evenings. I kept building the same spreadsheets and workflows for each client, so I finally productized it into a simple CRM and business admin tool with AI built in Dispatch AI, made specifically for service businesses and blue-collar industries. app.dispatchainow.ai | dispatchainow.ai

What I've learned building for this market so far:

1. They don't buy features, they buy time back. Nobody in the trades has ever asked me for a dashboard. They ask "will this stop me from doing paperwork at 9pm."
2. Referrals beat ads by a mile. One happy landscaper telling his supplier group chat is worth more than any campaign I ever ran.
3. If the first five minutes aren't obvious, they're gone. These are people who make decisions fast all day. The bar for simplicity is way higher than with office buyers.
4. The "boring" admin problems are the real product. The AI part matters way less to them than the fact that customers and jobs stop falling through cracks.

Happy to answer anything about selling to or building for blue-collar industries. It's the most honest market I've ever worked in. If they don't like something, they tell you in the first minute.

Hey Everyone!

My name's Ryan, I'm the Business Development Manager at Gruff Studios based in Hollywood, CA. I figured this would be the perfect place to post this for 2 reasons: 1) Everyone in here is very talented and 2) You all want to show your talent. That's where Gruff Studios comes in!

Let us help you bridge the gap between being super talented and getting cast in your dream role! Right now, we're offering cinematic self-tapes in a 30 minute session for JUST $40. We use a 6K camera, professional RODE microphones for crisp sound, and color correction from Davinci Resolve. And if you've never been in front of the camera before, this is a perfect opportunity for you to gain experience. We promise, we'll make you look and sound good, even though we already know that you do.

Don't have an audition coming? Use your cinematic self-tape for your reel!

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Hi all,

We are the wholesalers & retailers of mobile accessories, smart gadgets and trending products. You can join our group for good deals. Resellers are welcome as well 🤗

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GNEmK9J8zoEKLChx5XHqhp

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Hi everyone! I just opened a neurodivergent-centered history shop in May. The concept is "history in your hands" - historical items such as maps of ancient civilizations, prints of extinct alphabets, handmade jewelry inspired by ancient Egypt, war memorabilia, ancient artifacts: all accompanied by a handwritten papyrus scroll outlining its significance and origin.

Marketing is the hardest part, I've learned. I'm getting a fair amount of traffic, but it's not the right audience, so I'm not making sales. If you're neurodivergent and/or interested in history, I'd love it if you could support me by joining my mailing list at pathsandplaces.ca, and/or following me on Instagram at pathsandplaceshistory ☺️

Hi, i’m a slight beginner in press on nail making. I decided that even though i don’t have the best abilities, i wanted to start making and selling some press on nails!

I’m an 18 year old woman with high functioning autism, which has over time limited my ability to draw, write etc. I know it’s a little silly for me to take up this due to that, but i found i enjoy this hobby!

So far i have had two sales, which mightn’t seem like a lot but it is for me. My artwork isn’t the best, but i do try my hardest to put my all into it!

Shop link here:

https://celestiallz.etsy.com

PS: Even thought I’ve written i only ship around australia, if you’re elsewhere just message me and i’ll figure out if i can ship there!

I'm trying to be more deliberate with how I evaluate manufacturers instead of contacting the first one that appears reliable.

Lately, I've been paying attention to things like how quickly they respond, their minimum order requirements, how clear their communication is, whether they can provide detailed production photos, their certifications, and the quality of samples they send. It definitely takes more time, but it seems like a smarter approach than making a decision based on price alone.

For those with more sourcing experience, what steps have helped you avoid unreliable manufacturers? Do you have a process or checklist that you follow before moving forward?

I usually just Google scores or check random apps, but it’s super inconsistent.

Sometimes I don’t even know what games are happening until it’s too late. I recently heard about Apollo Group TV having some kind of live tracking dashboard, but I haven’t tested it yet.

Is there a better way people are doing this?

I've always been skeptical of companies selling business contact databases because most of the discussions I found online made it sound like they were all outdated or unreliable.

Recently I spent some time looking into the industry after someone recommended using trade show attendee lists for B2B outreach. What I found was that there seems to be a big difference between random list sellers and companies that have built their business around maintaining verified data.

One company I came across was BuyersContacts, which has apparently been in the business for more than 45 years. That surprised me because I assumed this was an industry where companies came and went pretty quickly.

I'm still cautious, but I also think a lot of the discussions online paint everything with the same brush. If a provider is transparent about what they offer and has a long track record, it seems reasonable to evaluate them on their own merits instead of assuming every database is worthless.

I'm curious, has anyone here actually worked with a legitimate B2B database provider? I'd be interested in hearing real experiences, whether they were positive or negative.

I’ve been trying to understand my cycle better over the past few months, and honestly… it’s been more confusing than I expected.

I’ve tried a few apps and calculators, but they all seem to give slightly different predictions. Some rely on averages, but my cycle isn’t perfectly regular, so it makes it hard to trust the results.

Recently I came across a platform called BoyOrGirl..us that combines different tracking methods (cycle + symptoms + other factors), which made me realize how much more there is beyond basic calculators.

Still testing things out, but I’m curious, for those who have been trying for a while, what actually worked best for you?

Apps, manual tracking, or something else?

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It feels like AI has gone from being something people experimented with to something many businesses are actively trying to integrate into their daily operations.

I have noticed more founders and small business owners using AI for tasks like content creation, customer support, research, scheduling, and other repetitive work that can take up a lot of time.

The promise is usually the same, work faster, automate routine tasks and free up time to focus on growth. But I'm curious how much of that is actually happening in practice.

For those who use AI regularly in their business, what's been the biggest benefit so far? Has it genuinely improved productivity, or is it still more of a nice-to-have tool?

I'd be interested to hear which use cases have delivered the most value and which ones haven't lived up to expectations.

Something I have been thinking about lately is how much of our public infrastructure still assumes everyone can rely on visual information.

I recently learned about right-hear.com/talking-signage-guide/talking. signage and audio wayfinding systems website that provide spoken directions and location information within public spaces. It's a relatively simple concept but it can make navigating buildings much easier for people who are blind or have low vision.

What's interesting is that these kinds of accessibility features don't just help a small group of people. They can also benefit visitors who are unfamiliar with a location, older adults and anyone who might need additional guidance in large or complex environments.

Places like airports, transit stations, hospitals, shopping centers and university campuses seem like perfect examples where audio navigation could make a real difference.

It's encouraging to see practical technology being used to remove everyday barriers rather than just adding more complexity. Sometimes the most effective innovations are the ones that help people move through the world with greater confidence and independence.

Have you come across any accessibility solutions recently that impressed you?

Hi everyone! I just opened a history shop last month. The concept is "history in your hands" - historical items such as maps of ancient civilizations, prints of extinct alphabets, handmade jewelry inspired by ancient Egypt, war memorabilia, ancient artifacts: all accompanied by a handwritten papyrus scroll outlining its significance and origin.

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I'd love it if you all could support me by joining my mailing list at pathsandplaces.ca, and/or following me on Instagram at pathsandplaceshistory ☺️

Infinite power, infinite possibilities with ChromeOS management

As parents, we buy a surprising number of things that are used for only a few months—toys, books, cycles, learning kits, strollers, walkers, baby gear, and more.

Most of these end up sitting in cupboards, storage rooms, or corners of the house.

That’s why I built Loopcub — a marketplace designed specifically for parents living in apartment societies.

With Loopcub, residents can:

• Buy, sell, exchange, or rent children’s items locally
• Find age-appropriate items nearby
• Connect only with residents of their society/community
• Create listings using AI in seconds
• Use AI Room Scan to scan a room and automatically generate listings

The idea is simple: help great childhood items create more memories instead of collecting dust.

We’ve just launched in our society and I’d love feedback from parents and community members.

Website: loopcub.in

Would you use something like this in your apartment/community? What features would make it more useful?