National roadshow stopping in Leeds next month to tell small business stories
The tour, which will arrive in Leeds on November 13, will celebrate the nation’s most loved independents and tell the story of their contribution to communities and the wider economy.
Marking the official countdown to Small Business Saturday, which this year takes place on on December 7, the tour will showcase the people, stories and communities behind the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses.
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Hide AdSmall Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and to support businesses in their communities.
Alongside the roadshow, the campaign will also offer a month of free online support for small businesses in the UK. This includes daily workshops and mentoring covering a wide range of relevant topics, as well as insight sessions with small businesses and industry experts.
"Small Business Saturday has always been about supporting and celebrating the UK’s fantastic entrepreneurs and the amazing contribution they make to local communities all across the UK," said Michelle Ovens CBE, director of Small Business Saturday UK.
"Small businesses sit at the heart of communities, forming the cornerstone of local economies. This is why we are visiting these communities in person with The Tour. We are really excited about this next phase and the chance to shine an important light on fabulous small businesses all across the UK, bringing to life their brilliant and unique stories and impact."
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Hide AdKicking off in early November, the tour will travel over 3,000 miles, starting in Lossiemouth.
The campaign, which has been running for over a decade, has seen billions of pounds spent with small businesses across the UK on Small Business Saturday.