"Compelling narratives about real businesses — just what the local economy movement needs. Thanks, Sheepless." —Stacy Mitchell, senior researcher at New Rules Project, author Big-Box Swindle
Sheepless is a national web magazine designed to galvanize the radical small business movement, engaging with growing interests in cultivating local economies, understanding where goods come from, and nourishing our natural environment. We highlight businesses that support their communities and push forward creatively sustainable, responsible services and products in unique and innovative ways, believing that thoughtful story-telling and connection-making can help business owners learn from each other, engage in meaningful collaborations, and fulfill their individual – and collective – missions. Founded by Scott Ballum in 2009.
Video edited by Brian Hedden, shot by Bryan Sykora, produced by Scott Ballum. Music is 'Bizness' by tUnE-yArDs.



Sheepless has been awarded two Silver distinctions from the 2010 W3 Awards. The first commended our contributors and editorial team for Copy/Writing. The second recognized our entrepreneur video series in the Documentary/Public Service Online Video category. "The W3 Award honors creative excellence on the web, and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award winning sites, videos and marketing programs".