Free bootcamps to boost your sales

Are you looking to attract more customers and increase your sales?

This programme can help you achieve exactly that. Whether you run a high-street store, sell online or operate a market stall, learn tailored strategies that will help drive more traffic and boost your revenue.

You can attend the sessions yourself or invite your employees to those sessions that best suit their needs.

Apply now and transform your business with actionable insights and hands-on support!

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What do the bootcamps involve?

Grow your business alongside other entrepreneurs from East Staffordshire by joining this free three-week bootcamp series – brought to you by Enterprise Nation and BEC (Birmingham Enterprise Community) in partnership with East Staffordshire Borough Council.

Week 1- 29 October (online)

Unlock the power of storytelling for your marketing

During this session, you’ll learn how to:

Craft compelling narratives that engage and attract customers

Enhance your marketing efforts

Tell stories that drive your business forward

Unlock the power of storytelling for your marketing

Week 2 - 5 November (online)

Go digital and explore new sales opportunities

Discover how adopting digital tools and technology can boost your business and sales:

Unlock new revenue streams through online stores and social media platforms

Increase profits using powerful Google products

Tap into social commerce on platforms like TikTok

Implement strategies to attract new customers and explore fresh business opportunities

Go digital and explore new sales opportunities

Week 3 - 12 november (online)

Access to funding

Gain insight into how different sources of business finance can help you:

Discover what types of finance are available to you, from traditional loans to
innovative funding solutions

Learn how to prepare successful funding applications and pitch to investors

Use grants, venture capital and crowdfunding to fuel your business's growth

Frequently asked questions

Any retail business with a physical or online store or market stall that's based in the East Staffordshire Borough district can apply to this programme. Employees from these retail businesses are also welcome to take part.

East Staffordshire Borough Council recognises that a successful prosperous business community will bring benefits to the area. It looks to support innovation, business growth and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The council successfully applied to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is now able to provide funds for this programme, meaning it's free to users in this financial year.

The first block of bootcamps will start on 29 October 2024 and run each Tuesday until 12 November 2024.

If the doesn't suit you, the following bootcamp will take place from 15 - 29 January 2025.

What do the bootcamps involve?

Unlock the power of storytelling for your marketing

Go digital and explore new sales opportunities

Access to funding

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?

How much of my time will it take?

Will I have to pay to attend the bootcamps?

Where are the bootcamp sessions held?

Why is East Staffordshire Borough Council supporting this programme?

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Become a member to join a vibrant community of like-minded small business owners and access expert advice.