‘All aboard’ the Small Business Saturday bus
Derry business owners and consumers are being encouraged to play an active role in the Britain’s most successful small business initiative when its bus tour stops in Strabane next month.
‘Small Business Saturday’ has achieved significant increases in SME spending since its inception three years ago by encouraging consumers from all over the country to shop small on the first Saturday in December.
The bus tour, which making 29 stops around Britain to promote the event, will arrive in Abercorn Square on Thursday, 27 October, and local businesses can get involved by exhibiting their services and providing workshops to the public.
Economic Development Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Susan Doherty, encouraged local business people to embrace the initiative by playing an active role when the bus arrives next month.
She said: “These are uncertain times for our smaller companies but this is an opportunity for consumers and business owners to make a big difference,
“On Saturday, December 3, consumers will be encouraged to use the smaller, locally owned businesses near them for services that they may normally use larger, multinational companies for.
“By showcasing your services at Abercorn Square through demonstrations and presentations it’s a perfect opportunity to highlight the alternative options that exist locally.”
The Small Business Saturday bus has been refitted to accomodate presentations to groups of up to 35 people and can also be tailored for more intimate meetings.
Pop up tables and some gazebos are also available to exhibit to the public from the outside.
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