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40 Instagram Bio Ideas for Small Businesses (by Industry)

Your Instagram bio has one job: tell a new visitor, in about two seconds, what you do, who it is for and what to do next. Instagram gives you 150 characters for it. Every example below fits.

The business names and towns are made up. Swap in your own.

The formula

What you do + who or where it is for + one action.

Wood-fired pizza and natural wine in East Austin. Walk-ins welcome, book below 🍕

That's it. No slogan, no list of hashtags, no "welcome to our page".

Restaurants and cafés

  1. Wood-fired pizza and natural wine in East Austin. Walk-ins welcome, book below 🍕
  2. Family-run Vietnamese bakery. Bánh mì from 7am. Order ahead for pickup 👇
  3. Brunch, good coffee and a dog-friendly patio in Leith. Open daily 8–3
  4. Fresh pasta made every morning. Dinner Tue–Sun. Reservations at the link
  5. Neighbourhood coffee bar. Beans roasted in-house. Find us on Main St ☕

Gyms and fitness coaches

  1. Small-group strength classes for beginners in Denver. First class free, book below
  2. Online coaching for busy parents: 30-minute workouts, real food. Apply 👇
  3. Boxing gym for all levels. No egos, just good training. Try a class this week
  4. Pilates reformer studio in Bondi. New? Start with our intro pack at the link
  5. Personal trainer for 50+. Strength, balance and confidence. Free consult below

Real estate agents

  1. Helping families buy and sell homes in Raleigh since 2012. Free home valuation 👇
  2. First-time buyer specialist in Manchester. Ask me anything, DMs open
  3. Coastal homes in Sarasota. New listings every week. Search homes at the link
  4. Condo expert in downtown Toronto. Market updates every Friday. Book a call
  5. Real estate in Austin, explained simply. Buying or selling? Start here 👇

Contractors and home services

  1. Roofing and gutters in Tampa Bay. Licensed and insured. Free quotes below
  2. Kitchen and bathroom remodels in Portland. See our work, then get a quote 👇
  3. Same-day plumbing in Phoenix. Call or book online, 7 days a week
  4. Landscape design and lawn care in Charlotte. Spring slots open, book now 🌿
  5. Family-owned electricians in Leeds. No job too small. Message us for a quote

Online shops and makers

  1. Handmade soy candles in small batches. Free shipping over $40. Shop below 🕯️
  2. Everyday linen clothing, made to last. New drop every month. Shop the link
  3. Hand-thrown ceramics from a tiny studio in Bristol. Restocks announced here first
  4. Natural skincare for sensitive skin. No fragrance, no fuss. Shop now 👇
  5. Prints and stationery for people who still write letters ✉️ Shop at the link

Salons and beauty

  1. Colour specialist in Brooklyn. Lived-in blondes and copper. Book below 💇‍♀️
  2. Barbershop in Glasgow. Fades, beards, good chat. Walk-ins Tue–Sat
  3. Nail studio in Miami. Gel, art and pedicures. Book your spot at the link 💅
  4. Lash and brow studio. Natural results, no overdone looks. Book online 👇

Professional services

  1. Family and property lawyers in Leeds. Clear advice, fixed fees. Book a call
  2. Bookkeeping for small businesses and freelancers. Free 20-min call below
  3. Immigration law firm in Toronto. We answer common questions here every week
  4. Accountants for restaurants and cafés. Tax, payroll and peace of mind 👇
  5. Financial planner for teachers. Plain-English money tips. Book a consult

Authors and creators

  1. Author of cosy mysteries set in Cornwall. Book three is out now 📚 Read free chapter 👇
  2. Writing about grief, joy and gardening. Newsletter every Sunday at the link
  3. Illustrator of children's books. Commissions open for spring. Portfolio below

Agencies and freelancers

  1. Social media for local restaurants. We post, you cook. See our work 👇
  2. Freelance web designer for therapists and coaches. Book a free call
  3. Small branding studio in Lisbon. Logos, packaging and websites. Say hello below

Five quick rules

  • Lead with what you do. "Roofing in Tampa Bay" beats "Building dreams since 2010".
  • Say where, if customers come to you. A town name helps people know you are near them.
  • One action, matched to your link. If the link books appointments, say "book".
  • One or two emoji at most. They help people scan; ten look like noise.
  • Skip hashtags in the bio. They send visitors away from your profile.

Write yours in a minute

Our free Instagram bio generator writes five bios for your business, all under 150 characters. Once the bio is done, the caption generator helps with the posts, and you can see a sample week for restaurants, gyms or real estate agents.

Try it: start free. PostClaw writes and schedules your Instagram posts in your voice.