Independent retailers are operating in a tougher, more competitive environment — with rising costs, changing customer behaviour and unpredictable footfall. The good news is there are simple, low‑cost actions you can take to make your business easier to find and more likely to be chosen.
This is a short, practical 60‑minute session, designed to fit around trading hours and focused on actions you can use straight away — not theory or jargon.
What you’ll learn
- How customers actually find local shops today (search, maps, reviews and social media)
- The digital basics every retailer should get right (and common mistakes to avoid)
- Quick “findability” fixes that can improve visibility in local search
- Low‑cost ways to turn online interest into physical visits
- A simple 10–15 minute weekly routine to stay visible and relevant
Who should attend
- Independent retailers and high‑street traders
- Town‑centre businesses relying on footfall
- Owner‑managers and small retail teams
Funding & Eligibility
This FREE online workshop is funded by the Growth Hub and the UK Government and is available to small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) operating from high‑street and town‑centre locations across Devon.
Delivery is provided by North Devon+ as part of the Growth Hub service.
Book your free place here – Boosting Footfall workshop
