Today (04/12) is Small Business Saturday here in the UK and shoppers are being encouraged to visit their local high streets.
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.
Taking place on the first Saturday in December each year, the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.
On Small Business Saturday, customers across the U.K. go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores.
Many small businesses may also take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.
Today is #SmallBizSatUK. MK is full of lots of independent businesses, some may be classed as small but they make a big impact. If you’re Christmas shopping in MK, think about shopping local.
— Milton Keynes Council (@mkcouncil) December 4, 2021
Find out more about Small Business Saturday here: https://t.co/X9JOQ7a0Tp #ShopLocalMK pic.twitter.com/0BJacUT6lM
Today, local councillors are encouraging Milton Keynes residents to visit the local high streets and shop small.
To help support small businesses, local people are being told to shop independently this Christmas, share small businesses on social media and help stores by giving positive reviews.
Fantastic independent gift guide from local blogger @sophie_etc_ to check out this #SmallBusinessSaturday! 🎄 🛍 🎁 https://t.co/wFskEpBEPl
— Milton Keynes Labour Party (@MKLabourParty) December 4, 2021
The first ever Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express back in 2010 and first made its way over to the UK nine years ago.
Since then, the campaign has grown significantly each year with a record £1.1 billion spent on Small Business Saturday back in 2020, with 15.4 million people choosing to shop small.
You can find out more about the campaign here.
