Gateshead startups and growing SMEs are invited to join BIPC North East’s Business Get Together on 10 September from 4.30pm at The Victoria Bar & Kitchen, Gateshead. Explore powerful market insights to help plan your Christmas sales activity with precision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect likeminded businesses within your local community, plus attendees will leave the session with handy hints and tips thanks to our Retail and E-Commerce Experts, who can help you put the sparkle back into your sales and e-commerce activity and get your business Christmas ready!

At the event, attendees will

• Discover the latest market insights surrounding customer buying habits and hot gifting trends to help business owners make informed decisions.
• Meet not one but two of BIPC’s Experts in Residence. Tap into need-to-know advice on preparing for the festive season from BIPC North East’s Retail Expert Karen Williamson. Using her extensive experience in the retail world, Karen will demonstrate how local retailers can plan, prepare, and execute peak sale periods with precision. Ecommerce Marketplace Expert, Racheal Straughan can provide businesses fundamental advice on how to sell more effectively online and market their products to maximise their visual impact.
• Tap into free & accessible business information resources at their disposal such as BIPC North East's Experts in Residence network, access free market research and business information resources within their BIPC Local at Blaydon Library with weekly drop-in sessions available.
• Find out more about the Citylife Business Support Grant and tap into 12 hours of fully funded support.

Delicious refreshments will be available thanks to The Victoria Bar & Kitchen.

This event is funded by Gateshead Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.