Back to Business Week – 11-15 September 2023

Introducing ‘Back to Business’ – a week-long event to motivate you for the festive selling season

This time of year can require some extra focus and strategy to get back into work mode after a long summer. Enter ‘Back to Business’ – our free, week-long bootcamp in partnership with Hobbycraft, Pedddle and Untld Project, jam-packed with workshops, inspiration and advice.

Our Back to Business Week is designed to help you reset and recharge, get your creative juices flowing, spark ideas, motivate your selling mojo and get you on track for bumper Christmas sales!

Each day, a different partner will take the reins to bring you a FREE 45-minute webinar to get you ready for Christmas in bite-sized, actionable chunks. Register for each of the sessions below and sign up to our email for daily reminders.

Back to Business Week – the schedule

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 customer director Katherine Paterson and seasonal buyer Hanna Reynolds from Hobbycraft 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.

To watch the replay click the button below – passcode: 1P&8qzkC
Replay only available until the end of September 2023

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Tuesday 12th 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!

To watch the replay click the button below – passcode: Gx%4$.Nz
Replay only available until the end of September 2023

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Wednesday 13th 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. 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. 

To watch the replay click the button below – passcode: YdG^E5Z0
Replay only available until the end of September 2023

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Thursday 14th September, 12pm
Maximising your Market Day with Pedddle

Navigating the world of in-person markets can be a blend of excitement and apprehension. Striking this balance requires preparation, ensuring that worries don’t overshadow the advantages you can gain from these events. Join us for an insightful session where Nicki, the founder of Pedddle, will unravel the art of optimising every aspect of your market presence. From conquering nerves to seizing opportunities, this discussion will give you the tools you need to extract the most value possible from your market day.

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Replay only available until the end of September 2023

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Friday 15th 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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