16 Nov Free Islington Pop Up Market & Market Traders Academy Workshops

Free training and support to start or grow your successful market stall business in Islington! 

Join Islington Council for an in-person event at NatWest Events Hub 40 Islington High Street, London N1 8XX  next to Angel Tube Station or online via Zoom hybrid classrooms.   

Islington Council and NatWest are supporting the local community and Islington Market Traders via a range of business support: 

 22^{nd &}  23^rd November 2022 – 10am – 4pm

Business Support Surgery Drop Ins 

• Business Support – Help with planning, making an application for a stall or tips and advice to start and grow 
• Social Media Surgery – how to use insights and analytics, boosting your posts, how to use hashtags and more… 
• NatWest Services – From contactless payment to finding a mentor 

Workshops 

Islington Council have a variety of workshops running throughout the day designed to equip you with knowledge and tools and launch or grow your market stall. 

• Understanding Your Mindset  
• Business Essentials Tool Kit  
• Pitching & Presenting   
• Market Trader Hints and Tips  
• Social Media & Promotion Part One & Two 

Guests and Speakers Includes: 

• Stewart Smith – Local Enterprise Manager for North London NatWest 
• Garry Kousoulou – Loving Social Media 
• Tania Murphy – National Market Traders Federation 
• Janice Beckles B Consultancy Ltd 
• Lere Fisher – Be Epic 

Who should attend: 

Whether you are an established market trader with years of experience or thinking about trading at festivals, events or are considering applying for a casual or permanent license at an Islington based market or scattered site, the team are here to support you. 

You will gain:  

Essential knowledge and advice to set up and trade successfully in addition to an opportunity to meet your Local Enterprise Manager for North London, Stewart Smith, Tania Murphy, National Market Trader Federation and like-minded established and new market traders.  You will also have the opportunity to connect with Street Trading and Local Economy Officers from the London Borough of Islington. 

To book your space click the links below:

22^nd November 2022

23^rd November 2022