Business Advice Centre returns this Autumn
Posted on in Business News, Creative News
After a successful Craft, Hobby and Stitch International in the spring, the Business Advice Centre returns this autumn to continue helping hundreds of businesses with personalised advice on running a successful craft business.
ActSmart, the business support organisation for specialist retailers and their supply partners, have once again been invited back to offer professional business advice at the brand new autumn Craft Hobby + Stitch International show.
What is the Business Advice Centre?
Craft Hobby + Stitch International is Europe's largest dedicated trade show for the art, craft, needlecraft, fabric, and hobby industries. The Business Advice Centre is now a key feature at the show, delivering free professional guidance on how to grow your business, reduce your operating costs and access free promotion.
For professional guidance leading up to the show, fortnightly blog posts will be available through the Craft, Hobby + Stitch e-newsletter.
Start-up businesses
Whilst every business can benefit the Business Advice Centre, this years advice will focus on start-up businesses following demand. Key areas will be those affecting new businesses - from choosing the right products to getting your brand out there. So, keep an eye out for these in the Craft, Hobby + Stitch e-newsletter, and via www.actsmart.biz/chsi.
If you can't wait until the show to have your questions answered, use the form at the bottom of the Business Advice page and let us know what assistance your creative business needs. Some of the topics you may want to discuss include:
- Reducing utility costs
- Promoting your shop
- Starting your own gift card or loyalty scheme
- Reducing card processing rates
- Advertising job vacancies
- Getting finance for your business
- Training your staff
- Your legal obligations e.g. pension law changes
Get in touch
Whatever challenges your business is facing, the Business Advice Centre can help so don't be afraid to ask.
Call 0845 618 7256 or email info@actsmart.biz
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