Module 1 Introduction

Module 1 Lesson 1 Why do you want to open a shop?

Download: Why do you want to start your own business worksheet

Download: Plucke Process

Module 1 Lesson 2 Concept

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Module 1 Lesson 3 USP

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Module 1 Lesson 4: Market Research

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Module 1 Lesson 5 Finding Premises

Module 1 Lesson 6 Buying an on-going business

Module 1 Lesson 7 Buying a shell

Module 1 Lesson 8 Research the area

Download: Research Area Checklist

Download: Footfall Analysis Sheet

Download: SWOT Analysis Worksheet

Module 1 Lesson 9 Location

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Module 1 Lesson 10 Premises

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Module 1 Lesson 11 Lease Process

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Download: Top Tips For Negotiating

Module 1 Summary

Module 2 Introduction

Module 2 Lesson 1 Finance

Module 2 Lesson 2 Business Plan

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Module 2 Lesson 3 Company Structure

Download Company Structure Reference Guide

Module 2 Lesson 4 Accountant

Module 2 Lesson 5 References

Download Supplier References Template

Module 2 Lesson 6 Book-keeping

Module 2 Lesson 7 VAT

Module 2 Lesson 8 Cardprocessing

Module 2 Lesson 9 Utilities

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Module 2 Lesson 10 Costings

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Module 2 Lesson 11 Health and Safety

Download: Health and Safety Policy and Checklist Template

Download: Fire Risk Assessment Template

Module 2 Summary

Module 3 Introduction

Module 3 Let's get started!

Download Weekly Planner Template

Module 3 Lesson 1 Business name

Module 3 Lesson 2 Logo

Module 3 Lesson 3 Branding

Module 3 Lesson 4 Shopfitting

Download Shopfitting Checklist

Module 3 Lesson 5 Interior and Layout

Download: Floorplan Layout Graph Paper

Download: Shop Layout Reference Guide

Module 3 Lesson 6 Furniture and Fittings

Module 3 Lesson 7 Stockroom

Module 3 Lesson 8 Exterior

Download: Shop Concept Layout Plan

Module 3 Summary

Module 4 Introduction

Module 4 Lesson 1 Buying & Sourcing Stock

Download: Buying & Sourcing Reference Guide

Module 4 Lesson 2 Tradeshows

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Module 4 Lesson 3 Showrooms and Agents

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Module 4 Lesson 4 Wholesalers

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Module 4 Lesson 5 Manufacturers

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Module 4 Lesson 6 Drop-shipping

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Module 4 Lesson 7 Stock Control

Module 4 Lesson 8 EPOS Systems

Download: EPOS Sales & Budget Status Report Sample

Module 4 Lesson 9 Discount Sales

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Module 4 Summary

Module 5 Introduction

Module 5 Lesson 1 Staffing Overview

Download: Job Description Sales Assistant Template

Download: Sample Employment Contract

Module 5 Lesson 2 Onboarding Employees

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Module 5 Lesson 3 Internal Systems

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Module 5 Lesson 4 Staff Development

Download: Staff Appraisal Form

Module 5 Summary

Module 6 Introduction

Module 6 Lesson 1 Customer Senses Experience

Download: CX Customer Experience Tool

Download: Customer Senses Guide

Module 6 Lesson 2 Merchandising

Download: Merchandising & Window Display Guide

Module 6 Lesson 3 Window Displays

Download: Window Displays Seasonal Calendar Checklist

Module 6 Lesson 4 Giftwrapping

Module 6 Lesson 5 Music

Module 6 Lesson 6 Security and Shoplifting

Module 6 Summary

Module 7 Introduction

Module 7 Lesson 1 Marketing Basics

Download: Marketing Plan Template

Module 7 Lesson 2 PR

Download: Top Tips for Writing a Press Release

Module 7 Lesson 3 CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

CRM Guide

Module 7 Lesson 4 Networking

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Module 7 Lesson 5 Launch Plan

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Module 7 Summary

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