Introducing ‘Back to Business’
Our campaign designed to help you reflect and reset before the busy, festive season
It’s been a long summer and with the kids returning back to school, we have nothing but Pumpkin-Spiced Lattes and Festive markets on our minds. But with great markets come great responsibilities and we know at this time of year some extra focus and strategy can be required to get you into the spirit.
Enter ‘Back to Business’, our free, week long small business bootcamp jam-packed with workshops that will not only get you on track to smash it with your sales but also to inspire you and answer all your important questions for the months ahead - fun right!?
The schedule
Each day, a different partner will take the reigns to bring you a FREE 45 minute workshop designed to give you all the knowledge you need in bite-sized, actionable chunks.
Here’s the line up:
Monday 11th September, 12pm
Festive buying and trends with Hobbycraft
Ready to start planning your Christmas range but don’t know where to start? Join Katherine Paterson, Customer Director and Seasonal buyer Hanna Reynolds as they discuss the process behind planning and buying for their festive ranges as well as the trends that customers are already searching for this Christmas
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Tuesday 11th September, 1pm
DIY Christmas PR with Untld Project
Ever wanted to get your products featured in magazines and newspapers to give yourself the ultimate festive boost? Well look no further than this PR bootcamp complete with the trends that press are already looking to fill their gift guides with right now. Join Untld Project Founder, Nerrisa Pratt to learn everything you ever needed to know about running your own press office on a budget and get ready to smash the Christmas coverage - Next stop Vogue!
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Wednesday 12th September,12pm
The craft of selling online with Folksy
There's so much more to selling online than taking a photo of your product and listing it in your shop - but take some time to master this skill, and your products will be the ones customers see when they hit that search bar.
In this session, Camilla from Folksy looks at three examples of real product listings and shows how each one could be improved. You'll learn how to write titles and descriptions that get seen in search results, figure out the best tags for your products and pick up extra tips that can make the difference between a view and a sale.
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Thursday 13th September,12pm
Maximising your Market Day with Pedddle
Navigating the world of in-person markets is a blend of excitement and apprehension. Striking this balance requires preparation, ensuring that the unease doesn't overshadow the plethora of advantages you can gain from these events.
Join us for an insightful session where Nicki, the founder of Pedddle, will unravel the art of optimizing every aspect of your market presence. From conquering nerves to seizing opportunities, this discussion is tailored to empower you with the tools needed to extract the utmost value from your market day.
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Friday 14th September,12pm
LIVE The Big Fat Q&A
Join us live on Instagram for our first ever Big Fat Q&A, ask the experts from Hobbycraft, Untld Project, Pedddle and Folksy anything you’ve ever wanted to know about running a small business. Starting at 12pm, we’ll be ready to tackle your questions and give you all the knowledge you need to have a cracking Christmas
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