AMANDA Vigar, the self-styled "Business Battleaxe" is going into action in the run up to "Small Business Saturday UK " on December 6.

‘The founder and managing partner at V&A Vigar & Co (Darlington) is advocating that, as well as supporting the day, SMEs should support each other by doing business with local small firms as much as possible.

She said: “Running a small business myself - and with the majority of my clients being owner/managed enterprises - I am well aware of the vital contribution that small businesses make to the UK economy and the communities in which individuals live and work. Small business should also support each other by using local suppliers whenever possible and collaborating in business-to-business initiatives."

With that in mind, her team of accountants and business planners will offer free consultations on December 6 on a host of different topics, ranging from accounting and taxation to company secretarial services.

The inaugural ‘Small Business Saturday UK’ campaign in 2013 proved a success. Research by American Express found that 43 percent of shoppers on the day chose specifically to shop at local independently-owned businesses. They spent an average of £33 per person on the day, generating £468m for small businesses across the country.

To book a free consultation, contact Sue Gudgeon on 01325 526490, or email: susan.gudgeon@vigargroup.com