Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages the public to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.
There's a lot happening in and around the Creative Quarter and Nottingham city centre on Small Business Saturday this year...
It's In Nottingham have got lots of treats and surprises up for grabs around the city centre:
- Vouchers for free tea or coffee in any participating business to people that work in the city centre
- Hidden Independent shopping maps and a flyer with details about Small Business Saturday
- A competition to win a £200 shopping spree at any independent businesses in the BID area
10 Bloggers will be set a challenge to find the perfect Christmas present at the price of £40. They will be put on a 'bloggers trail' to find it. Then a blog will be written on this.
The BID have also created some limited edition tote bags that retail businesses can give out on the day. They will also be working with Left Lion on a ‘Shop Local This Christmas’ campaign to promote independent options for Christmas shopping. So you can see all of the fantastic places on where to buy your loved ones something special this Christmas.
“Show your support and shop locally on Small Business Saturday. Because everytime you buy something from a small business, a person does a happy dance!”
Want to have a roam around a craft market and meet Santa? Then come down to Sneinton Market Avenues for some festive fun! Known as 'the place to be', there'll be plenty to do for all ages.
- Candy cane hunt
- Make your own reindeer antlers
- Send a letter to Santa
- Decorate your own gingerbread man
- Craft market stalls filled with lovely things made by local craftspeople
- Street food and lots to drink to keep you warm and filled up
- Music entertainment
Some of the tenants of The Avenues will have open studios so you can have a look around and see what they do. You can also get involved with the activities they've got planned.
You can find out all the information here about Christmas on The Avenues.
Small Business Saturday is an amazing way to show your support for your local independent businesses. While you're buying someone or yourself something nice, you're coming away with a unique gift while supporting the business so everyone wins!
Here's more information on Small Business Saturday in Nottingham here
Find out more about the national campaign about Small Business Saturday here
