SMALL firms across Wrexham will be put on the map by the Small Business Saturday campaign as it brings its nationwide roadshow to the area this month.

The Tour is part of plans to support local businesses as they face persistent economic challenges over the winter.

It forms part of the official countdown to Small Business Saturday campaign - which takes place on December 2 - and celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and to support businesses in their communities.

The Small Business Saturday team, including director Michelle Ovens, get ready to start a month-long roadshow to support small businesses across the UK.

The Small Business Saturday team, including director Michelle Ovens, get ready to start a month-long roadshow to support small businesses across the UK.

Arriving in Wrexham on Friday, November 10, the Small Business Saturday Tour team will go on to visit and interview independent businesses across the city, spotlighting their creativity, entrepreneurialism and contribution to the local community to a live online audience.

This includes visits to local small businesses such as video game store, House of Retro, family-run Italian restaurant Gusto d'Italia, and personalised gifting and vinyl printing company Personal Present People.

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Once again supported by BT Skills for Tomorrow, The Tour is visiting 23 locations throughout the month including Chester.

And with sustainability and energy saving high on the agenda for small firms, The Tour is using electric vehicles to reduce emissions and reflect the sustainable switches many small business owners are making as part of their vital role in the race to net zero. This will include touring with a state-of-the-art eco-friendly electric bike - the Electro Ride X - from innovative London electric motorbike company, Stirling Eco.

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Michelle Ovens CBE, Director of Small Business Saturday UK, said: "We are thrilled to be visiting small businesses in Wrexham and across the UK, as we count down to Small Business Saturday with this year's tour.

"This year's campaign is all about shining a spotlight on the nation's fantastic small firms and showing them some major love! I encourage all small businesses across North Wales to get involved, whether it is in person or online."

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As the roadshow makes its way around the UK, there will also be opportunities for business owners across North Wales to take part in the campaign's wider online programme of free business support that will run throughout November.

Virtual workshops and webinars on a range of business topics are being offered each day, as well as free one-to-one mentoring and opportunities for small businesses to tell their stories and network on Small Business Saturday's social media channels.

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A Small Business Happy Hour on Instagram will also take place every week, with giveaways from local businesses all over the country.

Chris Sims, BT's managing director for Small and Medium Business said: "Small Business Saturday is a fantastic initiative that empowers entrepreneurs to tackle the biggest challenges they are facing today. This year small businesses can access specialist mentoring and support, giving them tailored guidance on issues ranging from effective marketing to cyber security."

• To get involved in The Tour locally, or book virtual one-to-one mentoring sessions and workshops, small businesses should visit smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/the-tour