Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Business Tapestry?
The Business Tapestry is a living, evolving visual map of British business.
Not a search engine. Not a list. Not a directory.
It’s a place where businesses exist as part of something bigger — a growing digital artwork made entirely of real brands, real people, and real stories.
Every patch is a business. Every business is part of the whole.
And together, they form something you can actually see take shape.
What do I receive when I claim a patch?
You’re given your own space within the tapestry.
A single square. Your logo. Your presence.
It becomes a clickable part of the artwork — linking directly to your website — but more than that, it becomes part of a wider story that’s still being written.
You’re not being “listed.”
You’re being included.
How much does it cost?
There is a simple £10 founding contribution to secure your place in the early tapestry.
Once the founding phase closes, a small £10 per year maintenance fee applies.
This keeps the tapestry alive, accurate, and continuously evolving — ensuring every patch remains connected and up to date.
No inflated pricing. No tiers. No upsells.
Just a fair, simple way to build something lasting.
Is this a subscription?
Not in the way most platforms work.
You’re not renting visibility or paying to appear in a feed.
Your patch becomes part of the tapestry itself.
The small annual fee simply maintains the living system behind it — so everything stays active, connected, and current.
How long does my patch stay part of the tapestry?
As long as the tapestry exists, your place within it remains.
This isn’t temporary placement or time-limited exposure.
It’s participation in something that is continuously growing.
Can I change my details later?
Yes — because businesses evolve.
If your branding, website, or details change, your patch can be updated so it always reflects who you are now.
How will people discover my business?
People don’t search here — they explore.
They move through the tapestry visually, discovering businesses by curiosity rather than keywords.
It’s the kind of discovery that feels accidental… but memorable.
The kind that sticks.
Is there any ranking or priority?
No.
There is no top. No bottom. No promotion.
Every business exists on equal footing within the tapestry — because the value is in being part of it, not competing within it.
Who is this for?
For businesses that exist in the real world.
From small independents to established brands — if you’ve built something you’re proud of, there is space for you here.
Why is it so affordable?
Because this was never meant to be gated or exclusive.
It’s about building something collective — something people can actually be part of.
The founding contribution helps create the platform.
The small annual fee simply keeps it alive, accurate, and evolving.
What makes this different?
Because it doesn’t behave like anything else.
No searching. No comparing. No competing for position.
Just presence.
A living tapestry where businesses are discovered as part of something visual, human, and growing.
When will my patch go live?
Shortly after submission.
We’re building this in real time — so your place becomes visible as the tapestry expands.
Can I have more than one patch?
At the moment, each business has one space within the tapestry.
This keeps the experience balanced, fair, and visually coherent as it grows.
What if I don’t have a website?
Your patch can still exist.
If needed, it can connect to a social page or contact point instead — so your presence is still part of the tapestry.
Is this just for local businesses?
No.
This is a UK-wide tapestry.
A shared space where businesses from every corner exist together in one continuous visual landscape.
Still unsure?
That’s completely fine.
This isn’t about pushing you into something.
It’s about recognising when something feels right to be part of.
And if it does… your place is already there waiting.