Having spent fifteen years helping small businesses get off the ground before coming to Parliament and now in my second stint as a Business Minister, I am a passionate supporter of Small Business. It is the engine of our local, and national, economy.

That’s why I am delighted to be supporting Small Business Saturday once again this year.

After the toughest eighteen months local Business has faced in generations, Small Business Saturday is a great reminder in the weeks before Christmas for us to get out, shop local and show our support for the entrepreneurs and staff that often go unsung, many of whom kept our shelves stocked and went the extra mile to help us all during the pandemic.

As we now look to ‘Build Back Better’ and ‘Level Up’, small businesses will also be crucial as we look to support those out of work or who have lost work get back into employment. Their success affects us all!

Over the years, I have strived to do all I can to support local businesses and entrepreneurs – whether it be via my local business spotlight and regular constituency day visits, or by giving them a platform to come together and have a stronger, common voice at the Norfolk Enterprise Festival that I co-founded.

I look forward to continuing that work in the months and years ahead, and I am excited for another successful Small Business Saturday this weekend.

To learn more about Small Business Saturday, please visit the website here.