BOB's BLOG - Small Business Saturday Recap: Where your pound goes - Friday 12 December 2025

Small Business Saturday Recap: Where Your Pound Goes

What a day Small Business Saturday was! As we reflect on last week's celebrations, we're filled with gratitude for each person who chose to shop local and support our community. Your decision to spend your pounds here creates ripples that reach far beyond our doors.

The Real Impact of Shopping Local

When you choose to support a small business like ours, you're not just making a purchase—you're making an investment in your community. Studies show that for every pound spent at a local independent business, approximately 63p stays in the local economy, compared to just 40p when spent at large chains. That difference matters.

Your support means we can employ local people, source from nearby suppliers, and contribute to the fabric of our neighborhood. It means the person serving you is someone you might see at the school gate or the local park. It means your custom directly helps families in your community put food on their tables and pay their mortgages.

Stories From Our Guests

Small Business Saturday brought such wonderful moments and connections. We heard from Kazumi, who told us about discovering our business three years ago and how it's become part of her weekly routine. She shared that shopping with us feels less like a transaction and more like visiting friends.

Then there was Dan and Emma who brought their children Joseph and Charlotte in to teach them about supporting local businesses. Watching the next generation learn the value of community connection was truly heartwarming.

Jo mentioned how much they appreciate the personal service and the fact that we remember exactly how they like their eggs. That's the beauty of small business—we're not just here to sell, we're here to build relationships.  We're not trying to be friendly.  We want to be friends.

Celebrating Our Amazing Team

None of this would be possible without our incredible team, who bring their passion and dedication every single day. Small Business Saturday reminded us just how lucky we are to have such wonderful people representing our business.

To our brilliant team: Nicole, Felipe, Vanessa, Gabriel, Diva, Lucy, Lily, Ahbi, Freya, Nikola, Christina and Daniella—thank you for making every day feel like Small Business Saturday with your commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our community.

Looking Forward

Small Business Saturday may be over, but our commitment to serving this little piece of West Putney continues every single day. Thank you for choosing us, for spreading the word, and for understanding that where you spend your money is a powerful vote for the kind of community you want to live in.

Here's to supporting each other, building connections, and keeping our local economy thriving—not just on Small Business Saturday, but every day.

With heartfelt thanks,

Rob & the Tried & True Team

Looking for a unique gift?

You may have seen that we've been adding to our retail lines at Tried & True with our Rookery Farm Organic Eggs, Sevenseeded Breads, Alt Milks, T&T Totes and Tshirts, T&T Diner Mugs and a wide range of Specialty Coffee and Brewing Equipment available to purchase.

We'll be expanding the offer in the coming weeks with more artisan food products and gift ideas.

We've also expanded our range through our webshop hosted at shop.barnabyandboos.co.uk

Here you'll be able to select some exclusive new items including ceramic coffee mugs featuring Rachel Hunt Designs and our new T&T Original Brunch T Shirt. A perfect gift available in two colours and multiple sizes. For a limited time shipping is included. Order now for Christmas!

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