Small Business Week 2008

During the week of October 13, 2008, a range of government, business and independent organizations will come together to celebrate the country’s 4.6 million small businesses. We aim to explore the issues businesses face, whilst championing their cause and highlighting the opportunities, resources and support structures that are available to ensure this community continues to flourish.

Specifically focusing on Business Confidence, the week will explore how this is key to the success of a company at all stages of growth – whether thinking, starting or growing. Business Confidence includes having a complete understanding of your business and the market in which it operates, believing in your companies ability to compete and driving the business to realise its full potential.

Business Confidence is made up of the ability to complete and thrive in the current economic environment, to understand flexible and home working, to be responsible, win and retain customers and drive innovation. All of these themes will be explored during the week, as well as Business Mentoring, which can help improve Business Confidence. To find out how you can learn more about these topics before, during and in the lead up to Small Business Week, click here.

Small Business Week 2008 will see a host of initiatives and activities at locations across the UK. These include a national launch event and debate at the BT Tower in London, a series of regional events, round table discussions, web seminars, guides, masterclasses and advice clinics.

To find out more about what is happening each day of Small Business Week, click here.