With retailer confidence starting to fall, the FSB is urging the public to ensure they’re supporting small businesses in the run-up to Christmas – and beyond.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry, said, “A lot of small firms are pinning their hopes to a bumper festive season after last year’s restrictions debacle.
“Rather than reaching for the same old brands – where deals might not be all they seem in any case – shop bespoke, receive one-to-one personal service and give some new restaurants, cafes and pubs a try.”
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Email JaimeCherry added, “Concerningly, only one in four small retailers are expecting an improvement in performance between now and the end of the year, despite this being the all-important golden quarter. High utility prices, labour shortages and a forthcoming hike in the jobs tax are all stifling confidence.
“It’s against this backdrop that we’re urging everyone to shop small and, where possible, buy direct.
“Online marketplaces open up a lot of opportunities, but usually come with significant fees for small firms – buying in-store, through a firm’s own website or by phone, typically means a business can keep more of what they make.”
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