Traditionally Small Business Saturday takes place during the first weekend of December – this year it’s on the 3rd of December 2022. It’s a nationwide event designed to support and promote the millions of small businesses across the UK. It has been running for the last nine years and keeps growing in popularity.
As a consumer, there are plenty of ways you can help small businesses on this special day – and beyond. For example:
- Leave positive online reviews. Take to social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, as well as review platforms such as Yelp and Google reviews to leave your own recomendation of the business.
- Spread the word among your friends. Word of mouth is an excellent way to alert friends and family about a great shop or tradesman.
- Buy gift vouchers. If you can’t shop in person or people you want to give presents to do not live close by, a gift voucher to that establishment is the next best thing to shopping in person.
- Order takeaway directly. Third party apps take a significant cut from a restaurant or café. Instead, order directly from the website or over the phone, and pick up your own food if they don’t have their own delivery service.
