Last year…
- 16.5 million People shopped in a small independent business on the day, representing a 20% increase in footfall on 2013 or 2.7 million more shoppers
- 64% of UK consumers were aware of the day, a 33% increase on 2013
- Over 3.5 million Facebook views and #SmallBizSatUK trending at number one all day on 6th December 2014
- 55% of Local Authorities and hundreds of MPs supported the campaign
If you have a small business register at https://www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/
Local Chambers of Commerce are also supporting Small Business Saturday and many including Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce have Facebook campaigns.
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steve@bicknells.net
