Small businesses

With Christmas just around the corner, don’t forget about all of the little shops and local businesses that are there for you year in and year out! On Saturday 5th December Small Is Big CIC is hosting Small Business Saturday for all the local shops and traders in your area. Christmas Shopping When most people go out Christmas shopping they head straight for the big high street names and stock up on mass produced, branded gifts and clothing. It’s just what we’re used to in this modern society and quite often, it’s a last minute dash too. But just down the road could be a quirky little shop selling unique items that would make the perfect present. Handmade and homemade gifts are always the most thoughtful and interesting to open on Christmas day so treat your loved ones to something new this year! With costly advertising and high rent on shop space, sometimes the best shops go unnoticed, so this Saturday, make sure you look out for them! Continue reading →