Following a hugely successful Small Business Saturday 2018, Business Advice sat down with the initiative's founder, Michelle Ovens, to hear her thoughts on the future of independent retail, and why discount days like Black Friday won't save small high street businesses. more»
Small business expert Michelle Ovens looks at how local retailers and initiatives are bringing prosperity back to UK high streets. more»
After the curtains drew on another Small Business Saturday, we asked a panel of small business owners whether the growing prominence of Black Friday threatens to undermine a day dedicated to supporting independent firms. more»
New survey findings have suggested that an amusing approach to on-street advertising could be a powerful marketing tool for high street traders. more»
Independent retail owners who keep pets in their physical stores receive a total annual income boost of around £59.7m, research from American Express has shown. more»
A cookery school, a Bristol toy shop and the UK’s first dedicated butcher and bottled beer store are amongst the 100 independent UK firms that will be championed this year. more»
As the director behind one of the country’s most successful small business campaigns, Michelle Ovens has a unique view of the landscape for Britain’s high street retailers and traders. more»
Now in its fifth year, Small Business Saturday UK has become increasingly popular. Hundreds of thousands of businesses now participate annually, while 80 per cent of local UK authorities recognise and promote the campaign. more»
Small Business Saturday is now an annual event having the impact that its creators desired, but how can small business owners maintain consumers’ enthusiasm for their entrepreneurial spirit throughout the rest of the year, while competing with bigger household brands? more»
The Small Business Saturday campaign has seen its most successful year yet, as figures for this year revealed that consumers spent an estimated £717m with small firms across Britain. more»
