Hall Livesey Brown, Chartered Accountants in Tarporley, Cheshire has been named as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, as it kicks off a wider call to encourage public support for small businesses.

Hall Livesey Brown, a firm of Chartered Accountants, who support independent business throughout the region, was founded 100 years ago this year by accountant Lenoard Hall. The firm has been based from its main office in the village of Tarporley since 1968 and supports clients throughout the county and further afield.

Following a nationwide search, the Cheshire firm has been selected as part of this year’s SmallBiz100 line-up, which showcases 100 of the most impressive independent businesses from across the nation as part of the count-down to Small Business Saturday on 7 December.

Running in the UK for over a decade, Small Business Saturday is the UK’s most successful small business campaign, which takes place each year on the first weekend in December, celebrating small businesses and encouraging consumers to ‘shop local’ and to support businesses in their communities.

‘In the centenary year of Hall Livesey Brown, I am so pleased that Hall Livesey Brown and the work of the team has been recognised as one of the SmallBiz100 for this year’ said Anne Wilkes, Partner.

Hall Livesey Brown will be profiled by the campaign on 25 October 2024 as part of the 100-day countdown to Small Business Saturday UK.

‘To be able to celebrate Hall Livesey Brown being 100 years old and being recognised as a SmallBiz100 firm at the same time is so exciting. I am looking forward to leading HLB into the next 100 years!’ said Nicola Carter, Partner.

“It’s great to celebrate Hall Livesey Brown as part of this year’s campaign,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, Director of Small Business Saturday UK.

“This year’s SmallBiz100 list shows the huge contribution small businesses make to their communities and the wider UK economy. Despite the economy turning a corner, the nation’s small businesses continue to feel the fallout of a challenging few years and still need significant support to get back on their feet. Small Business Saturday is all about getting the nation to come out in force and show its love for our local businesses.”

With a mission to support and celebrate the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses, Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign. It was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010, and the brand remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK.

On Small Business Saturday, customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, from independent shops and restaurants to small service and b2b businesses like accountants and plumbers. Many small businesses take an active role in promoting the day by hosting events and offering promotions. 

Since the UK campaign started in 2013, it has reached millions of people and seen billions spent with small businesses on the day itself, with impact that lasts all year round. 

Last year, the campaign received support from the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London, as well as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Over 90% of local councils also supported the campaign, which trended across social media on the day.

To get involved in Small Business Saturday UK visit https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com