Pre-the-Keys Workshop: Essential Checklist for First-Time Retailers Leasing Shop/Commercial Spaces in North Somerset

About the Workshop

This fully funded workshop is for North Somerset entrepreneurs who are preparing to take on a commercial or retail lease. The workshop provides a high-level overview and practical guidance on key business considerations.

It serves as a foundational "how-to" session, delivering explanations and insights without delving deeply into or fully actioning each topic.

After the session, you’ll have the opportunity to book a personalised 1:1 business advice appointment to explore the outcomes of this diagnostic for your planned retail space.

What the session will include

Discover crucial insights and strategies for launching and managing a successful business. Our event covers the following topics:

• Location: How to assess footfall, competition, demographics, and accessibility.
• Legal: Understanding trading names and business structures.
• Premises: Rent, break clauses, licenses, and security.
• Financial: Budgeting, managing costs, sales planning, and achieving break-even.
• Shopfitting & Fixtures: Signage, window designs, visual merchandising, and lighting.
• Stock Management: Range planning, supplier negotiations, and inventory management.
• Staff & Training: How to plan for recruiting staff.
• Online Presence: What will you need and where you can get help.
• Marketing: Strategies for grand openings and ongoing promotions.

Why Attend?

This event is designed to provide actionable advice that drives success.

There are just 3 spaces per workshop. Book now to secure your place now.

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus