Britain's First Ever "Small Business Saturday" has landed 7th December 2013

We’re supporting Small Business Saturday – Are you?

Jazah Group is delighted to be taking part in the national ‘Small Business Saturday’ campaign, supported by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

What is Small Business Saturday?

There has been much talk over the past months of introducing a Small Business Saturday to the UK. For those of you who have not heard, Small Business Saturday UK is Britain’s first-ever grassroots campaign encouraging people to shop in their local and independent retailers  and use local services, as opposed to chain brands on December  7^th and beyond.Today,(7^th Saturday, 2013)  is the day  to take part in.

What’s the BIG idea?

The initiative started in United States in 2010, and generated around $5.5 billion sales in 2012. Now it has been introduced into the UK, to support those small businesses which are the lifeblood of our economy. The UK version is the brainchild of the Shadow Business Secretary, Labour MP Chuka Umunna. But, Prime Minister, the government and all the major political parties are endorsing the day. Plus, business champions like James Caan, Piers Linney and Martha Lane Fox have all voiced their support via social media

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are providing the energy and ideas that the country needs. They are the central to the character of our communities. They make each town and village unique. They are a powerful driver to help people get on, meet their aspirations, be their own boss.”

 Small firms also provide two-thirds of private sector jobs and are responsible for almost half of the private sector’s turnover. Small Business Saturday’s supporters include Piers Linney and James Caan of Dragons’ Den, Karren Brady from The Apprentice and TV’s Queen of Shops Mary Portas, along with the Federation of Small Businesses, the British Chambers of Commerce and the Association of Convenience Stores.

Small Business Saturday is a great chance for small businesses to promote themselves and generate trade. There are 4.8 million small businesses in the UK and over 14 million people work in them; it’s time that people recognized the importance our small businesses represent to local economies.

Small business organisations, local authorities, community groups, big businesses, banks, accountants and others are getting involved too. They’re promoting the day locally, to their members, customers and supply chains.

How we can support the Small Biz Saturday today?

There are lots of ways of getting involved in Small Business Saturday: why not have Christmas fairs, one-off offers, or free gift wrapping – it is after all near Christmas!.

More over following activities may also help our local businesses

  Buy meat for the Sunday roast from your local butcher 

  Go for a coffee with friends at your local café

  Treat your family to a meal at your local restaurant

  Order materials for your business from a local supplier

  Buy Christmas cards and stocking fillers from your local crafts shop

  Book your winter sun holiday with your local travel agent

  Go for a new look and book an appointment at your local salon

  Book a business meeting at a local venue

  Pick up your Christmas party outfit from your local clothes shop

  Stock up on toys for your pet from your local pet shop

  Book staff training with a local provider

What’s happening near you?

You can find out more by checking out the Small BusinessSaturday Facebook page.

How can get involved?

There are endless possibilities for all involved , business, consumer and local authorities.You can support Small Business Saturday by tweeting about it using the hashtag (#SmallBizSatUK) or follow the national campaign @SmallBizSatUK, posting your ideas and plans on the Small Business Saturday Facebook page.

Finally, why not go out and do business with a small business on 7th December?

Even better, Jazah Group is proud supporters of the UK’s first ever Small Business Saturday. To demonstrate this, we are offering a special discount for small businesses to get online in time for the event. For just £250.00, you can get a Responsive Designed website for your business. To use the voucher code, simply Quote - SBSUK - when you contact us.

@Jazeem