Small Business Britain is partnering with BT to launch a series of small business networking walks across the UK, to help business owners develop local connections and boost opportunities, resilience, and mental health. Run by local small business leaders, each Netwalk will bring small business owners from across communities together, with a gentle, hour-long group stroll during the day that will finish with drinks at a local café. As well as helping to boost innovation and collaboration, the project aims to help break the isolation many small business owners can face when working alone, or juggling responsibilities and challenges solo. "Recent research from BT found that one fifth of small business owners feel 'behind the times' and 16% feel 'stressed' in relation to their digital skills. The aim of these walks is to provide a collaborative atmosphere for small business owners to network and share knowledge, ultimately driving growth."

Source: The Times January 30, 2023 16:46 UTC