SMALL businesses in Herefordshire will be in the spotlight next week as a national roadshow makes its way through the county.

Small Business Saturday tour is highlighting the work of Herefordshire's entrepreneurs when it pays a visit to the city next Wednesday, November 17 and will be based in Commercial Street.

The tour will visit independent businesses, leaders, and experts from across the small business community.

Interviews with local small firms will be streamed via Small Business Saturday's social media channels as a part of a month-long online programme of free training and skills support, virtual workshops, webinars, and mentoring, on a range of small business topics.

Hereford Times: The Small Business Saturday tour has previously visited Hereford to celebrate local businessesThe Small Business Saturday tour has previously visited Hereford to celebrate local businesses

A fun-filled 'Happy Hour' will also take place with prizes from local businesses.

Setting off from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the tour will feature a fleet of zero emissions vehicles - including an electric van, car, and scooter, as well as a 'delivery style' push bike – to reflect the sustainable switches many small businesses are making or considering.

"We are so excited to get back on the road and put the spotlight on fantastic small businesses in Hereford," said Michelle Ovens, CBE, director of Small Business Saturday.

The tour will visit over 20 towns and cities across the UK during November, as part of the official count down to Small Business Saturday on December 4.

Last year Small Business Saturday achieved record-breaking success and saw an estimated £1.1 billion spent with small businesses across the UK on the day, according to research from American Express, the campaign's founder and principal supporter in the UK.

To get involved in the tour and book one-to-one mentoring sessions, small businesses should visit the 'My Business Section' on the Small Business Saturday website.