How are you celebrating Small Business Saturday?
Small Business Saturday takes place on 2 December but the countdown starts this month as The Tour visits 23 different towns and cities, highlighting small businesses and a wide selection of free online workshops for businesses to get involved in.
Small Business Saturday welcomes a variety of small businesses from family businesses, local shops, and online businesses to a whole variety of service providers. The campaign’s main focus is to encourage communities around the world to shop local and support small businesses in their communities.
To register and advertise your business on the Small Business Finder and to download the logos to share on your website and social media, follow the link here.
Will you be getting involved in The Tour 2023? Brought to you by Small Business Saturday.
The Tour spotlights small businesses across the country, stopping at 23 different towns and cities. The Tour visits small businesses and highlights the contributions that small businesses make to local communities and the UK economy. You can also get involved in the free online events that are available, from workshops to webinars, mentoring and inspirational stories.
The Tour starts in Inverness on 30 October for five weeks and will be visiting the locations below.
| Date | Time | Location |
| 30-Oct | 10:00 – 14:00 | Inverness |
| 31-Oct | 10:00 – 14:00 | Fife |
| 01-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Glasgow |
| 02-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Belfast |
| 03-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Chester |
| 06-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 07-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Ryedale |
| 08-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | York |
| 09-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Manchester |
| 10-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Wrexham |
| 13-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Peterborough |
| 14-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Knowle |
| 15-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Hereford |
| 16-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Cardiff |
| 17-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Bristol |
| 20-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Falmouth |
| 21-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Exeter |
| 22-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Bournemouth |
| 23-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Brighton |
| 24-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Whitstable |
| 27-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | BT Head Office, London |
| 28-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Islington, London |
| 29-Nov | 10:00 – 14:00 | Richmond Park, London |
You can also book a free 1-2-1 session with a Small Business Mentor by creating an account and booking here. If The Tour is coming to your local area and you would like them to showcase your businesses, request a visit here.
For more information on the selection of workshops, take a look at the workshops below
| Time | Description | Sign Up | |
| 30-Oct | 11:00 – 12:00 | Social Media 101: Empower Your Business | Click here |
| 31-Oct | 11:00 – 12:00 | Fuel Your Business: Unlocking Grants and Investments | Click here |
| 01-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Mastering Smart Content Marketing | Click here |
| 02-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | The 5 types of media coverage you’ll need to stand out in 2024 | Click here |
| 03-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Successful Business: What does small business success mean to you? | Click here |
| 06-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Sustainability for Small and Ambitious Businesses | Click here |
| 07-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Ruthlessly Efficient Marketing for 2024! | Click here |
| 08-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | 5 Simple Ways To Keep The Hackers Away! | Click here |
| 09-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Go Worldwide: How To Get Started With Exporting! | Click here |
| 10-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Do It For The Gram: Shine On Instagram! | Click here |
| 13-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | The Secrets Of Sky-High Confidence & Mindset Hacks for Running a Small Business | Click here |
| 14-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Make the Headlines: A Guide To Securing Press Coverage | Click here |
| 15-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Price It Right: The Ultimate Guide To Product Pricing | Click here |
| 16-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | SEO Basics for Small Business | Click here |
| 17-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Unleash Your Brand’s Potential: Mastering the Art of Storytelling | Click here |
| 20-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Business Planning for 2024! | Click here |
| 21-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Unlock 2024: Email Marketing Essentials! | Click here |
| 22-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Your Profit Finance Guide for 2024! | Click here |
| 23-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Converting More Sales From Your Website | Click here |
| 24-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Mastering VAT for Small Businesses | Click here |
| 27-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Creating Change: A Guide To Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Small Businesses | Click here |
| 28-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Ways to Market on a Budget! | Click here |
| 29-Nov | 11:00 – 12:00 | Grow Your Sales in 2024! | Click here |
Make sure to promote your local business across your social media platforms by tagging Small Business Saturday accounts and using #SmallBizSatUK and #SmallBusinessSaturday in your posts.
