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Master class 1: My shop, my future
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
This master class looks at what the new retail landscape might mean for your business, both the threats and the opportunities, before defining the central element to running a successful retail business - vision. As such, it provides you with the essential starting point for all other master classes in the series.
For more information,
contact Phil O'Brien
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Retail Business Planning and Finance
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Maintaining a healthy balance sheet is critical to any successful business. Achieving this takes planning and forecasting. This accessible course guides you through building a business plan, cash management and monitoring sales, to help your business stay in a positive financial position.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the importance of having a business plan and get a guide and template to write one; if you don't have a plan how do you know where you are going?
- Be able to manage your sales and improve your cashflow for maximum impact on your overall business performance
- Understand what makes your business profitable or not: gross profit, capital expenditure, systems and controls, stock turns/levels
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Thursday, April 19, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Retail Business Planning and Finance
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Maintaining a healthy balance sheet is critical to any successful business. Achieving this takes planning and forecasting. This accessible course guides you through building a business plan, cash management and monitoring sales, to help your business stay in a positive financial position.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the importance of having a business plan and get a guide and template to write one; if you don't have a plan how do you know where you are going?
- Be able to manage your sales and improve your cashflow for maximum impact on your overall business performance
- Understand what makes your business profitable or not: gross profit, capital expenditure, systems and controls, stock turns/levels
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Retail Careers Forum
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
Skillsmart Retail is joining forces with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to host a Retail Careers Forum for careers advisers and teachers in Scotland. The event will be held at the Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh, on Tuesday 15th May from 10.00am – 3.30pm.
The aim of the Retail Careers event is to effectively promote opportunities in our sector to teachers and careers advisers so they are able to fully inform young people and their parents/guardians about the great range of career options available in retail.
Following the initial presentations, from leading retailers, we will be hosting two workshops: a WorldHost Retail training session at the Edinburgh Retail Skills shop and an overview of career opportunities with John Lewis, hosted at their Edinburgh store.
For more information,
contact roberta.gandolfo@skillsmartretail.com
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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The town centre challenge: building a thriving high street for the future, London
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Come and join us at the Town Centre “Thriving high-streets” event taking place at the Skills Place Newham, Westfield Stratford City, on Wednesday 30th May from 2.00pm – 4.30pm. During the event, we will present a variety of solutions and packages to support independent retailers in the high street – such as: Guide to Successful Retailing, Location Model, WorldHost, Mentoring and Benchmarking.
The event will also be an opportunity to introduce the Retail Apprenticeship Training Agency (RATA) scheme and outline the positive impact RATA will have on independent retailers, young people and local communities. We are delighted to welcome, a great line up of high profile speakers which includes local authorities and retail champions.
For more information,
contact Sairina.ramakrishnan@skillsmartretail.com
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The town centre challenge: building a thriving high street for the future, Liverpool
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Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Come and join us at the Town Centre “Thriving high-streets” event taking place at Academy One, at Scientiam Liverpool, on Thursday 31th May from 10.00pm – 12.30pm. During the event, we will present a variety of solutions and packages to support independent retailers in the high street – such as: Guide to Successful Retailing, Location Model, WorldHost, Mentoring and Benchmarking.
The event will also be an opportunity to introduce the Retail Apprenticeship Training Agency (RATA) scheme and outline the positive impact RATA will have on independent retailers, young people and local communities. We are delighted to welcome, a great line up of high profile speakers which includes local authorities and retail champions.
For more information,
contact Sairina.ramakrishnan@skillsmartretail.com
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Retail Business Planning and Finance
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Monday, June 11, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Maintaining a healthy balance sheet is critical to any successful business. Achieving this takes planning and forecasting. This accessible course guides you through building a business plan, cash management and monitoring sales, to help your business stay in a positive financial position.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the importance of having a business plan and get a guide and template to write one; if you don't have a plan how do you know where you are going?
- Be able to manage your sales and improve your cashflow for maximum impact on your overall business performance
- Understand what makes your business profitable or not: gross profit, capital expenditure, systems and controls, stock turns/levels
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Friday, June 15, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Retail Business Planning and Finance
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Monday, July 2, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Maintaining a healthy balance sheet is critical to any successful business. Achieving this takes planning and forecasting. This accessible course guides you through building a business plan, cash management and monitoring sales, to help your business stay in a positive financial position.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the importance of having a business plan and get a guide and template to write one; if you don't have a plan how do you know where you are going?
- Be able to manage your sales and improve your cashflow for maximum impact on your overall business performance
- Understand what makes your business profitable or not: gross profit, capital expenditure, systems and controls, stock turns/levels
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Friday, July 6, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Skillsmart Retail Rising Stars Awards 2012
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM |
Retail Week and Skillsmart Retail will once again be working with a top panel of retailers and retail experts to help select those emerging stars who will be future leaders of retail. The awards will be open for entries from Friday 30th March to Friday 25th May in a total of 14 categories including the Skillsmart Retail Apprentice, Customer Service Team and NSA for Retail Ambassador of the Year. To see all the categories, visit www.retailweekrisingstarawards.co.uk.
The awards culminate in a glamorous ceremony held on Wednesday 5th September at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London - one of the biggest nights in the retail calendar.
For more information,
contact roberta.gandolfo@skillsmartretail.com
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Monday, September 10, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Monday, November 5, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Friday, February 8, 2013 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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Driving Sales through Marketing
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Keeping the tills ringing is the top priority for any retailer and requires thoughtful planning, focused activity and creativity. From traditional marketing techniques such a advertising, to the opportunities of new social media, this intensive course will provide you with the tools you need to drive sales in your business.
By the end of the session you will:
- Understand the retail marketing mix, really know your market and understand your customer, using the basic science of shopping.
- Learn strategies on how to attract and retain more customers using social media and a customer-focused approach to selling.
- The importance of planning and reviewing the marketing calender.
Register for this event
For more information,
contact Laura Vincent
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