“This series of master classes will help you understand what is going on out there and will give you the tools to really help your retail business succeed.
" - Mary Portas
Developed in conjunction with Skillsmart Retail and delivered exclusively through the National Skills Academy for Retail’s skills shops, the Mary Portas Guide to Successful Retailing covers every stage of creating and running a successful retail business. Each master class has an invaluable set of hints and tips to improve the performance of all retailers. Master classes are delivered by fully-trained retail experts.
master classes available:
- My shop, my future; Building, mobilising and maintaining a vision for your business
- Retail finance and business planning; Understanding the key financial factors driving your business
- Buying for your customer: Buying products to attract and keep customers and deliver profit
- Selling and service skills: Standing out from the crowd with customer service that brings success
- Creating desire: Visual merchandising and the 'wow' factor to set your shop apart from the rest
- Marketing for more customers: Spreading the word about your business without spending the earth
- You and your team: Developing both you and your team to create a forward-looking, successful business
For further information on any of the above master classes or other Acorn Skills Shop training courses, please click here to contact us.