Michelle Ovens CBE is the founder of Small Business Britain and runs it's campaigns – f:Entrepreneur, i:Entrepreneur and The Small Awards. She is director of Small Business Saturday UK, a grassroots not-for-profit campaign and is responsible for delivering and growing the campaign across the UK since 2013.
Michelle also works closely in advising both government and the private sector on small business policy and engagement, and is a regular presence in the national media, having appeared on BBC News, Sky News, The Times & Forbes amongst others.
Rachel heads up media and communications for Small Business Britain and its campaigns, raising awareness of the vital role of small businesses in the UK, profiling the key issues and championing fantastic small firms and entrepreneurs.
Rachel Ringstead has over 10 years' experience in corporate communications, working on behalf of purpose-driven businesses, entrepreneurs and not for profits.
Amber works within the marketing & events team, helping to deliver Small Business Britain's extensive digital programme of webinars, Facebook lives and Power Hour's to connect small businesses with expert trainers.
Karen is an award-winning marketer and runs her own marketing consultancy, Karen Campbell Marketing, working with female business owners on bringing their brand to life through inspirational marketing and events. She is also the founder of women’s London networking club, Hotsy Totsy.
Karen also manages the f:Entrepreneur campaign for Small Business Britain which champions, celebrates and supports female business owners.
Award-winning virtual PA Michelle Collins and her team at Pink Spaghetti Chester & North Wales have worked with Small Business Britain & Small Business Saturday UK for the past few years. Michelle is passionate about helping small businesses succeed.
Michelle's ever growing team at Pink Spaghetti provide support across all of the campaigns, providing email management, newsletters and social media coordination, along with organising key functions of campaigns including The Small Awards, Small Business Saturday UK and d:Entrepreneur.
Mat is part of Small Business Britain’s marketing & events team. Joining from a background in hospitality and customer service related roles, you can often see him at the events running around ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Mat heads up our iconic Small Business Saturday Tour and you can also find him on Instagram all dressed up in his sparky jacket hosting 'Happy Hour'!
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Anna Matthews manages key programmes including Small Business Sustainability Basics as well as supporting the eBay Business Roadshow. She also supports with PR, particularly on stakeholder relations to raise awareness for the opportunities provided by Small Business Britain and Small Business Saturday UK.
Ada Obioha is the founder of ADAVIRTUAL Business Support, a virtual administration and operational support for fast growing businesses who need to manage their time and business operations efficiently. Ada manages i:Entrepreneur.
Emma Webb works across communications and media for Small Business Britain, helping to raise awareness and celebrate small businesses in the UK. Emma has a background in law and editorial and is passionate about helping small businesses thrive.