Workshop for Start-ups

“Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back.”

— Baseball Legend, Babe Ruth

Starting a retail business has been described to me as standing on one side of a vast chasm and being able to see the other side but having no idea how to get across. You are an aspiring entrepreneur with a fabulous idea and ambitious plans for your business but just can’t find a path to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you would like to be.

If you are a retail / e-commerce start-up looking for expert guidance and support to launch your business, our Workshop for Startups is the perfect starting point. In our four part workshop, you will learn valuable insights, practical steps, essential retail concepts and branding strategies to succeed in launching your business.

I am an experienced multi-channel retail entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience of founding and building start-ups. I started The Retail Partnership to help aspiring new business owners turn their ideas into reality, bypassing the numerous obstacles, avoiding time-consuming and expensive mistakes and fastracking their vision into a profitable start-up. I have worked with clients across various sectors including fashion, food, luxury, homewares and more.

The Workshop for Startups programme consists of 4 x one-hour weekly one-on-one video calls where we will cover all the essential elements to building an optimal business plan and strategy to successfully launch of your business. This is the perfect forum to answer all your questions as they arise whilst you build all the elements of your new business. By the end of the program, you will have a solid foundation and roadmap for your retail or e-commerce business. You will also have the confidence and skills to overcome any obstacles and achieve your goals. If you are ready to take the next step and turn your passion into a profitable business then sign up for my Workshop for Startups today.

The total cost of the workshop is £500 and guaranteed to save you wasted time and money making false starts and pursuing wrong paths.

Key topics covered in the workshop

Week 1

VISION & BRANDING
We will define your vision, mission, values, and goals for your business. We will also identify your target market, customer segments, and value proposition. This will help you create a clear and compelling brand identity and positioning.
Week 2

PRODUCTS & PRICING
Products lie at the heart of your business. In this session, we cover topics such as pricing, intake and outtake gross margins, inventory control, range planning, category management, supplier chain, best sellers, stock turn and much more.
Week 3

SALES & MARKETING STRATEGY
This module covers the key elements that form the backbone of a successful sales and marketing strategy. Topics include SEO, social media, Google, paid ads, sales conversion and CRM systems. We will also show you the best ways to measure your marketing to ensure the optimum Return on Investment.
Week 4

SYSTEMS, SOFTWARE & PROCESSES
A comprehensive overview of all the major apps and software to run your business. How to seamlessly implement them into an integrated workflow. Identify Key Performance Indicators you should constantly be monitoring. Practical advice on the systems & processes needed to ensure a friction free operation.