In a nutshell, 100 brilliant small businesses are chosen and in the run up to Small Business Saturday one business is promoted every day. Since the main event takes place in December, It’s a great opportunity to showcase your small business and raise awareness both locally and nationally. On your allocated day, your business will be promoted across Small Business Saturday’s social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, making it a fantastic way to make a big impact. At the current time, with online sales increasingly taking a front seat, it can give you a huge boost and take your business to the next level.
Outside of your allocated day, there are plenty of PR opportunities within the media. Local press love to get involved and feature local businesses which have been selected to join SmallBiz100, and Small Business Saturday will support you all the way by preparing press releases for your local papers. It doesn’t end after your day is over either – we’re always thrilled to share good news from our former SmallBiz100 businesses.
When speaking to our previous SmallBiz100 participants, the one benefit which comes up time and time again is the support network which it provides. Running your own small business can be lonely at times, and it can be hard to know where to turn for help and advice from those who really know what you’re experiencing – especially at times as unprecedented as these. Taking part in SmallBiz100 provides you with a fantastic community and a ready-made support network of small businesses just like yours, all at different stages of growth. You’ll get access to a private alumni Facebook group for sharing tips, asking for advice, providing support and celebrating your success.
Craig Whittaker MP said:
"I recognise that 2020 has posed some real threats and challenges to small businesses, particularly within the Calder Valley facing the detrimental impacts of not only the Coronavirus outbreak but the flooding endured in February of this year. Therefore, I see this event as a spectacular opportunity to highlight our worthy small businesses in our constituency, as it enables businesses to get involved with PR opportunities and showcase awareness to customers as we begin our process of rebuilding."
To find out more information about this event please visit the website or facebook page via the link below:
Website: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/index.aspx
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturdayUK