Small Business Britain

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Customer loyalty is the cornerstone of sustainable business growth. In a competitive market, customer loyalty can drive new business and significantly reduce marketing costs and improve your bottom line. To learn how to use social media to boost customer loyalty, join BT Group & social media consultant Plum Laws for this one-hour webinar and Q&A! 📅 REGISTER for Thursday 19th September: https://ow.ly/ng2n50T7wxm Image description: Promotional image for a webinar titled 'Winning Customer Loyalty with Social Media' hosted by Small Business Britain and BT Digital Skills on 19th September at 10am. The graphic features an illustration of various social media icons, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Pinterest, each connected by lines to a central hand holding a smartphone. The bottom section are logos for BT and Small Business Britain, with an image of the host Plum Laws in a circular frame.

"From someone who can be uncomfortable in social situations, it was a more casual and nicer way to meet other business owners." Ben Taylor, the founder of The Dandy Introvert says. If you are looking for a networking event with a twist, why not join our next Netwalk with BT Group in Glasgow! In Glasgow on 18th September, we’ll enjoy some fresh air while getting sustainability tips from industry experts, and connect with local entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting. We'll also treat you to delicious coffee & cakes at Kelvingrove Cafe. In Liverpool on 25th September, we'll gather on the final day of the Labour Party Conference to Netwalk and talk about what small businesses need right now and in the future. Attending is completely FREE, register now: ⭐ GLASGOW 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 10.30am-1.30pm 📍 Meeting Point: Entrance to Kelvingrove Park from Eldon Street (Opposite Eusebi Deli) 🎟️ Register: https://lnkd.in/e5vNHqcu ⭐ LIVERPOOL 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 10.30am-1pm 📍 Meeting Point: Keel Wharf, near the Wheel of Liverpool 🎟️ Register: https://lnkd.in/e5vNHqcu Image description: Small business owners pictured at Small Business Britain and BT's Netwalking event. The group, in casual and business attire, is seen crossing a city street, engaged in conversations while walking.

🎙️ THE SMALL BUSINESS BRITAIN PODCAST: Episode 14 is out now! To combat the rain and to get you in the mood for Small Business Saturday, this week Mich and Karen discussed all the things -and people- that are bringing them joy at the moment, with a special shout out to these incredible small businesses: 💙 Fran from Stamptastic Ltd 💙 Sanjay and Shashi from Spice Kitchen 💙 Amelia from Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks 💙 Geoff from Wilkinson Construction Consultants Limited Happy small businessing and hope it brings you a smile and some joy too! Catch the whole series wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 Listen to Episode 14, 'Small business, Big love': https://ow.ly/u1rR50TmLK5 Video description: Mich and Karen onscreen talking and smiling, video shows comments.

Are you looking for small business inspiration? Check out Small Business Saturday UK's #SmallBiz100! The campaign showcases 100 incredible small businesses from all industries across the UK, and shares their founders' business stories in the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday on 7th December. Don't miss out and follow #SmallBiz100 on social media, and sign up to the newsletter! 📲 Follow #SmallBizSatUK on Instagram: https://ow.ly/rrLK50TfeUS 📧 Sign up to the newsletter: https://ow.ly/jfpw50TfeUU Image description: A group photo of the Shambles Restaurant and Bar team, one of the #SmallBiz100 for 2024. The team are gathered around a long rustic dining table, set with fresh produce, drinks, and colourful decor. Chefs and staff, dressed in a mix of uniforms and casual attire, are chatting and laughing. The backdrop features a wall adorned with copper pots and pans.

We are very much looking forward to heading to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference and hosting two fabulous free events - can you join us? 📍 Tuesday 24th September - 9am - 11am Inclusive Entrepreneurship Breakfast at Lunya & Lunyalita, 55 Hanover St, L1 3DN Put a bit of inclusivity into your Tuesday morning at Conference and join Small Business Britain for a very special panel session and networking buffet breakfast. We will be discussing the opportunities to increase representation, such as more female entrepreneurs, more disabled entrepreneurs, and the impact on the economy of delivering this. Our panel is made up of: Gareth Thomas MP, Minister for Small Business, Alison McGovern MP, Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions), entrepreneurs Paul Woods and Joël Burgess and chaired by founder of Small Business Britain, Michelle Ovens CBE. 🔗 It is free to attend but spaces are limited - please register here: https://lnkd.in/euQn7acA 📍 Wednesday 25th September - 10.30am - 1pm Netwalk, Keel Wharf, near the Wheel of Liverpool followed by tea and cake at Wake & Cate, 13-17 Tarleton Street, L1 1DS. The next day, we are hosting our very first Netwalk in Liverpool with BT Group. This Liverpool Netwalk takes place on the final day of the Labour Party Conference and will be a great chance to meet up with others and chat to the Small Business Britain and BT teams about your thoughts on what small businesses need right now and in the future. Find out what support is available right now and learn more about the many programmes and campaigns on offer. We will then be heading to local cafe Wake and Cate for more networking, tea and cake! As with all that Small Business Britain provides, Netwalks are completely free to join. 🔗 Please register here: https://lnkd.in/e5vNHqcu #Liverpool #FreeEvents #LabourConference #Inclusivity #Representation 

Have you read or listened to our brand new Female Entrepreneurship: Moving Forward report in partnership with Square and Clearpay (Afterpay)? As part of our research, we visited several female business owners from all over the UK in their businesses to hear first-hand their story. Please have a watch of the fabulous Jasmin, founder of Homemade Cafe in Nottingham, and hear how she started her cafe, the challenges along the way and her future plans. Video shows Jasmin talking about her business and inside her lovely cafe. #FemaleBusinessOwner #Video #FemaleEntrepreneurshipReport #FemaleBusinessOwner #SmallBizSupport #SmallBusiness #LoveSmallBiz #Square #Clearpay #SmallBusinessBritain

Fabulous day at the BT Secure Tomorrow festival at Adastral Park! And love a chin mike to feel like a real pro... or Davina... Thrilled to join Beth Mitchell Anthony Impey MBE and Sally Fuller to talk all things SMB and security - flexible working, new Government regulation (maybe) and making businesses feel confident to do the fabulous things they want to do - explore AI, be sustainable, be inclusive. An absolute joy as always - thanks so much BT Group team for inviting me! Looking forward to more on this as the world develops - as Anthony said, we are in the middle of a transformation - it aint over yet! Thanks wonderful wonderful Chris Sims Bas Burger Kerry Small Dean Gasson MJ Fosker and all the team Can't wait for more on this, coming soon from Small Business Britain and BT to a screen near you.... make sure you are on the newsletters to be the first to hear! What a week..... Picture shows Mich smiling close to camera, hair is on point for a change, and the glasses only slightly wonky. Her Britney mike is poking out of her chin and she looks ready to roll. Behind her is a sound mixing desk and behind that a stage and audience. The background is purple BT branded and a mysterious chap is standing on the stage..... Epic!

A fabulous afternoon at AllBright discussing our latest Female Entrepreneurship: Moving Forward report in partnership with Square and Clearpay (Afterpay). It was wonderful to be sat around the table with so many incredible people, including amazing business owners Perky Blenders Coffee Roasters Cocorose London and Glisten Cosmetics. We heard first-hand about the challenges female business owners face, discussed how we can tackle making access to finance easier and simpler for women wanting to start their own business, how the money narrative we have instilled feeds into our relationships with money and how we ensure confidence and support. Huge thanks to AllBright’s CEO Viv Paxinos for chairing the discussion and great to hear from Chrysty Esperanza, Chief Legal Officer at Block. Important discussions to be continued... Please access both the written report and audio book here: https://lnkd.in/eSZNFtpf and if you require it in any other format, please do let us know. Pics show amazing women in a beautiful room filled with sunlight in AllBright. Lots of connection and sharing thoughts and knowledge. #NewReport #FemaleEntrepreneurship #FemaleBusinessOwner #MovingForward #SupportingSmallBiz #SmallBusinessBritain #Square

Netwalk with us and enjoy support from industry expert mentors! All our Netwalking events with BT Group are carefully crafted to explore popular topics that matter to small business owners. Join us in Glasgow on 18th September to learn how embracing sustainability can help you grow your business, enjoy nature, meet like-minded entrepreneurs, and have delicious refreshments on us! On 25th September we will be heading to Liverpool on the final day of the Labour Party Conference to talk about what small businesses need right now and in the future. Register now for our next Netwalks: ⭐ GLASGOW 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 10.30am-1.30pm 📍 Meeting Point: Entrance to Kelvingrove Park from Eldon Street (Opposite Eusebi Deli) 🎟️ Register: https://lnkd.in/e5vNHqcu ⭐ LIVERPOOL 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 10.30am-1pm 📍 Meeting Point: Keel Wharf, near the Wheel of Liverpool 🎟️ Register: https://lnkd.in/e5vNHqcu Image description: A team member from BT pictured wearing a purple hoodie with the BT logo and engaging in a conversation with small business owners at a café after a Small Business Britain and BT's Netwalking event.