Shops, family firms and online companies. We've got them all in Sunderland.
And with Small Business Saturday on the way, we are celebrating with a look at some of the little firms which have made industry tick on Wearside.
Have a look at these 9 Sunderland Echo retro photos which show a tiny selection of the impressive business scene we have enjoyed in the city over the years.
And with Small Business Saturday on the way, we are celebrating with a look at some of the little firms which have made industry tick on Wearside.