The Tour 2024

BROUGHT TO YOU BY
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Each year Small Business Saturday runs a national roadshow that travels the length and breadth of the country to tell the story of the UK's incredible small businesses.

The Tour will return again this November to spotlight and support small businesses all over the country and their communities and mark the official countdown to Small Business Saturday.

Once again supported by BT, The Tour will visit twenty three different towns and cities, visiting small businesses, going behind the scenes and meeting the people running them, to shine a light on their invaluable contribution to local communities and the wider UK economy.

It will also offer a jampacked free daily programme of online training and insight - including webinars, mentoring and inspiring entrepreneurial stories - open to all small businesses.

Kicking off in Lossiemouth on Monday 4th November, The Tour will travel over 3,000 miles across the UK for over the course of five weeks in an electric van to limit emissions and reflect the sustainable switches many small business owners are making as part of their vital role in the race to net zero.

How do I get involved?

Join Small Business Saturday’s FREE Webinar Programme!

Running from 4th Nov to 4th Dec, Monday to Friday at 11am, this year's webinars are designed to help your business thrive. Covering essential topics like marketing on a budget, time management, finance, and more, you'll gain practical tips and insights from industry experts.

Attend 10 or more webinars and receive a special Christmas gift! Join us and empower your small business for success this season!

Sign Up!

Book Your FREE 1-1 Mentoring Session with Small Business Saturday!

As part of The Tour, we're offering 1-hour mentoring sessions with trusted small business experts to help your business grow. Sessions run from November 4th to December 16th, but hurry—book before the November 16th deadline to secure your spot!

To book, simply log into your My Small Business account. Don’t have one yet? It’s quick and free to set up - click here to get started!

Boost your business today with expert advice!  

Want to be spotlighted when we come to your area?

If the tour is coming near you, you can request a visit! All the locations are listed below. Please note that the pins on the map aren’t the exact locations where we’ll be based, as we’ll be visiting businesses at their own premises. While we may not be able to visit every single one of you, please know that we're committed to making an effort to connect with as many of you as possible. If you’d like to request a visit, you can do so here.

Not coming near you? Don’t worry, there are other ways to shine!

While we might not be able to visit every corner, you can still be a part of Small Business Saturday Tour from wherever you are in the UK.

Introducing our online series - a chance for you to showcase your business and its unique story.

We can either profile your business on LinkedIn by asking three questions of your choice (find out how to get involved), or you can create a 90-second reel that showcases a day in your life as an entrepreneur that we will share on our social media channels (more information).

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on your venture. Sign up now.

The Tour Dates:

The Small Business Saturday tour will visit the following UK locations:

Date Time Location
04-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Lossiemouth
05-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Dundee
06-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Glasgow
07-Nov 00:00 - 00:00 Belfast
08-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Chester
11-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Newcastle
12-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Darlington
13-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Leeds
14-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Lincoln
15-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Nottingham
18-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Northampton
19-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Solihull
20-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Swansea
21-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Chippenham
22-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Plymouth
25-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Bournemouth
26-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Brighton
27-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Guildford
28-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 St Albans
29-Nov 10:00 - 14:00 Ipswich
02-Dec 10:00 - 14:00 London

BT, Aldgate

03-Dec 10:00 - 14:00 London
04-Dec 10:00 - 11:00 London

The Regent's Park

Suported by:

BT SKills For Tomorrow

Virtual Roadshow

Upcoming Tour Workshops:

Date Time Description Sign Up
04-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 The Power of Storytelling: How to Get to the Point and Connect with Your Audience
05-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Creating Impactful Content with Limited Resources: A Guide for Micro Businesses
06-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Build a Winning Business Plan for Small Business Owners
07-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 The Role of Mindfulness in Workplace Wellness with live meditation
08-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Sky High Confidence and Mindset Hacks
11-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Thriving with Chronic Illness: Strategies for Balancing Business Success and Self-Care
12-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Mastering Time Management for Small Business Owners How to save time, increase efficiency and free you up to work in your zone of genius
13-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 How to Make your Business More Sustainable
14-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Beyond Survival: Building Resilience and Wellbeing as a Leader in a Small Business
15-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 How To Create a Successful Podcast!
18-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Raise Your Visibility With Video: How to Leverage YouTube AND LinkedIn With One Piece of Video
19-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 How to Nail Instagram & Facebook Ads
20-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Stop Wasting Your Time On Social Media - How To Market Your Business On Social Media Without Losing Time To It
21-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Why you Should Do Your Own PR and How to Do It
22-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Advertising without the Ad Agency
25-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 How to Use Marketing Repurposing to Maximise Your Time and Results
26-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Seasonal PR: Christmas and Beyond
27-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Tips on How to Franchise Your Business
28-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 Mastering Email Marketing
29-Nov 11:00 - 12:00 An Introduction to Start Up Loans
02-Dec 11:00 - 12:00 How Workplace Wellbeing can attract and retain the talent you deserve
03-Dec 11:00 - 12:00 Happy Habits: How to Look After Your Happiness as a Small Business Owner
04-Dec 11:00 - 12:00 Be an Accessible Social Media Content Hero