Supporting local businesses
'The banks like it, the customers like it' – family firms share their stories
Two generations describe what it’s like to take over, and to hand over, control of a family business
How businesses in Worcester celebrated Small Business Saturday - video
A cafe, a clothes shop and an off licence tell us what they did to mark Small Business Saturday on December 5
Collaboration not competition on Small Business Saturday
Gü founder James Averdieck on why he decided to start again
What is Small Business Saturday and how can I get involved?
Michelle Ovens, national campaign director, shares her tips for 5 December
Small Business Saturday 2015: share your photos
On December 5 independent businesses up and down the country will be taking part in Small Business Saturday – what do you have planned?
Can UK businesses cash in on Thanksgiving?
With one in six Brits celebrating the American holiday, the market is ripe for small businesses
Are high streets closing for business? Not on our watch, say traders
Figures suggest a decline, but thriving small business communities in Winchester, Glasgow and Leeds show there’s still hope for the high street
Small businesses plan ahead to cash in on Black Friday
The manic retail bonanza began in earnest last year and experts predict an even bigger surge in 2015
A Christmas shopping survival guide for small business owners
Independent retailers may feel like Scrooge if the festive period gets off to a bad start – here’s how to remain in good cheer
Entrepreneurs reveal their strategies for Small Business Saturday
From an illustrator in Chorley to a grocery store in Glasgow, we look at how several companies are marking the event on 5 December
How little Leamington became a global player in gaming
The Silicon Spa cluster has 40 video gaming companies, including some of the biggest names. But the game is far from won
Are pop-up shops high street heroes – or just a temporary fix?
Pop-ups are driving footfall to towns but they could become a victim of their own success as rents rise
Made In Chelsea star and entrepreneur on building a fashion brand
Oliver Proudlock reveals the impact of the Channel 4 reality TV series, and explains why he’s taking part in Small Business Saturday
Gentrification doesn't have to be a dirty word for business
With the Cereal Killer Cafe in Shoreditch attacked by anti-gentrification protesters, what’s the reality of running a business in an up-and-coming area?
Recipe for success: turn your kitchen table creation into a lucrative business
Great British Bake Off contestants may get national exposure for their culinary talents, but here’s how your tried-and-tasted recipe can get onto the shelves
Lord Young: It's never been easier to start a small business
The former enterprise adviser to the government has been appointed honorary chairman of the Small Business Saturday campaign
Can business hubs give entrepreneurs a head start?
Hubs offer a valuable mix of low-cost office space, networking opportunities and business advice to support startups
From eBay to Etsy and beyond: what to consider when selling goods online
Four internet retailers share their experiences of selling their products through different online marketplace stores
Sales increase by £36m for second Small Business Saturday
Awareness of the event has grown in its second year with 16.5 million people shopping at a independent business and the day trending on Twitter
