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Small Business Saturday tour set to visit cities across UK ahead of annual campaign

BT will provide free cyber security guidance as the tour visits UK towns and cities, with 48% of small businesses saying peer learning would help.

  • Small Business Saturday has launched its 'Out And About' initiative, touring Wrexham, Birmingham, Belfast, and Manchester in partnership with BT to provide free cyber support ahead of the December 5 campaign.
  • Research from the Small Business Institute indicates that 48% of UK small businesses would be more likely to strengthen cyber security if they observed peers successfully doing so, highlighting peer learning's importance.
  • Chris Sims, Chief Commercial Officer, UK Business at BT, said the tour helps businesses "build their cyber confidence" and provides practical guidance to manage threats without larger firms' resources.
  • Alongside the roadshow, Small Business Saturday is hosting free daily webinars throughout November covering marketing, finance, and exporting to support founders navigating local business challenges.
  • Since launching in the UK in 2013, the campaign has generated billions of pounds in spending, with director Michelle Ovens CBE stating it is "all about championing the diverse range of incredible UK founders.
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Small Business Saturday tour set to visit cities across UK ahead of annual campaign

The Small Business Saturday Out And About initiative will travel to five locations around the UK, offering support and celebrating small businesses ahead of this year's campaign on December 5th.

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