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About the Workshop

This fully-funded workshop is for North Somerset entrepreneurs who are preparing to take on a commercial or retail lease. The workshop provides a high-level overview and practical guidance on key business considerations.

It serves as a foundational "how-to" session, delivering explanations and insights without delving deeply into or fully actioning each topic.

After the session, you’ll have the opportunity to book a personalised 1:1 business advice appointment to explore the outcomes of this diagnostic for your planned retail space.

What the session will include

Discover crucial insights and strategies for launching and managing a successful business. Our event covers the following topics:

• Location: How to assess footfall, competition, demographics, and accessibility.
• Legal: Understanding trading names and business structures.
• Premises: Rent, break clauses, licenses, and security.
• Financial: Budgeting, managing costs, sales planning, and achieving break-even.
• Shopfitting & Fixtures: Signage, window designs, visual merchandising, and lighting.
• Stock Management: Range planning, supplier negotiations, and inventory management.
• Staff & Training: How to plan for recruiting staff.
• Online Presence: What will you need and where you can get help.
• Marketing: Strategies for grand openings and ongoing promotions.

Why Attend?

This event is designed to provide actionable advice that drives success.

There are just 3 spaces per workshop. Book now to secure your place now.

Eligibility criteria: This workshop is fully-funded for residents and businesses in the North Somerset area.