Announcements

The doors to the fourth pop-up shop in Enterprise Nation's pioneering&nbsp;<a href="http://www.enterprisenation.com/clicksandmortar" target="_blank">Clicks and Mortar initiative</a>&nbsp;opens for business in Sheffield on 27 September. Meet the sellers confirmed so far.

Since launching in 2005, the Enterprise Nation team has helped thousands of people start and grow their businesses. Led by founder Emma Jones MBE, Enterprise Nation continues to be the most active UK small business community and a leading campaigning voice for small business. Joining Enterprise Nation connects you with resources, community and connections you need to reach your business goals.

The doors to the fourth pop-up shop in Enterprise Nation's pioneering 

 opens for business in Sheffield on 27 September.

, the campaign is opening stores across the UK that give customers the opportunity to discover and buy directly from small online-only businesses.

The Sheffield store, located in the heart of the city at 38-40 Pinstone Street, will see new sellers move in every two weeks until it closes on 7 November.

You can see the businesses confirmed so far for the first two weeks below. We will add more as they come on board.

 to join us at a special shop opening event on 27 September and if you'd like to sell your own products in store, 

A hosiery brand established in 1956 that collaborated with iconic fashion designer Mary Quant in the 1960s.

Exclusive Scarves and accessories. Accessorise your wardrobe with a splash of colour to compliment your look for this season.

A flexible, magnetic dry-wipe board that is an effective goal tracking system, used to set and achieve a new goal or healthy habit - no matter what your goal may be.

Top-notch outdoor gear for children. For the simple things in family life. High on Function. High on Fun.

An independent, artisanal alcoholic drinks company that was founded in response to the growing demand for unique, premium, handmade alcoholic spirits.

The best wines in the world delivered directly to your home.

Creating uniquely flavoured spirit drinks with a splash of fun.

Fun Lovin' Apparel, proudly printed in Sheffield.

A business specialising in travel products for pet owners including the

Rollabowl, a feeding mat with integrated bowls.

Shole exists to help people kick their habit of single-use plastics, and swap them for much more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Luxury, fashionable apparel for little ones, handmade in Sheffield.

Contemporary geometric sterling silver jewellery and abstract fluid artwork.

Luxurious, natural soy wax candles that can be customised with a message of your choice, making them perfect for every mood, occasion and personality.

Rare records dealer. Buy an original record instead of a 180 gram reissue at a fraction of the price with superior sound quality.

Occasion: Modern ceramic and wooden serveware and more.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Chutney, preserves, biscuits and more.

Prints from Sheffield illustrator Matt Cockayne

Rare and good quality and rare vinyl records.

Clicks and Mortar Sheffield pop-up shop: Meet the sellers

Meet the brilliant small business sellers in the Sheffield Clicks and Mortar pop-up shop

The doors to the fourth pop-up shop in Enterprise Nation's pioneering Clicks and Mortar initiative opens for business in Sheffield on 27 September.

The doors to the fourth pop-up shop in Enterprise Nation's pioneering&nbsp;<a href="http://www.enterprisenation.com/clicksandmortar" target="_blank">Clicks and Mortar initiative</a>&nbsp;opens for business in Sheffield on 27 September. Meet the sellers confirmed so far.

Enterprise Nation continues is the most active UK small business community and a leading campaigning voice for small business. Joining Enterprise Nation connects you with resources, community and connections you need to reach your business goals.

The Start-up Series episode 11: How to sell your product to retailers

Pip and Nut founder Pippa Murray shares her tips for pitching products to retailers.

&lt;p&gt;I'm Emily, Retail Supply Chain Consultant and owner of The Retailer Clinic. I help small retailers to optimise their supply chains, focusing on the areas of procurement, production, inventory management, forecasting, cash flow and strategy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have over 10 years experience in retail having worked in head offices in buying, sales and production roles and on the shop floor in sales advisor and account management positions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Working for small retailers opened my eyes to the challenges small retailers face when it comes to supply chain. Forecasting and inventory management software is eye-wateringly expensive, production planning is more complex due to smaller order quantities, and deciding on a procurement strategy can be difficult without buying power.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I went in search of solutions to these problems and spent the next few years studying supply chain analytics, fundamentals, dynamics and design. Armed with 10 years of experience navigating retail supply chains and a stack of models and knowledge, I am ready to help you optimise your supply chain!&lt;/p&gt;

Retail Supply Chain Consultant

Small Retailers Network

This is a networking and support group for small retailers. The aim of this group is to create a space for small retailers to network, troubleshoot and collaborate. 

I am here to help all members with any retail operations and supply chain questions.

PDT Sales Consultancy was founded by Paul Durrant who is a certified sales professional with over 25 year's sales and business development experience. Paul brings a wealth of knowledge in helping start-ups and established businesses fix their sales related problems, optimise their sales performance and upskill their salespeople.

A lack of sales background or training prevents many small businesses from fulfilling their full growth potential. Similarly, salespeople are asked to go out and sell without possessing the necessary skills and tools to do their job effectively. PDT Sales Consultancy can help you address both of these growth 'inhibitors' and put your business back on the path to more profitable growth!

Paul Durrant is a qualified business consultant with the Institute of Consulting (part of the CMI), an Executive Member of the Institute of Sales Management, an Ambassador for the Essex branch of the Institute of Directors, a member of the Essex Chambers of Commerce, a member of ORB (Organisation for Responsible Businesses) and an accredited EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) coach with the International Alliance of Holistic Therapists. EFT is a self-help complimentary therapy that can help you address emotional states of the mind such as fear, stress, anxiety and lack of confidence.

Consultant

ENTREPRENEURIAL SALES (in paperback form on Amazon for £11.99 or in Kindle Edition)

&lt;p&gt;Entrepreneurial Sales is a practical guide for being a more entrepreneurial, sales-savvy small business owner. Over 15 chapters learn how to unlock your entrepreurial sales potential, apply your newly found entrepreneurial sales skills and borrow best practice from some very successfull entrepreneurs that are truly &amp;#39;sales-savvy&amp;#39; such as Enterprise Nation&amp;#39;s founder Emma Jones - who have been interviewed as part of this book. Get your paperback version on Amazon no

&lt;p&gt;Cara Sayer is a straight-talking entrepreneur and inventor. A popular speaker at events, she tells it like it is. Cara started her business in 2009 based on her need for a product that didn’t exist. She wanted her baby daughter to sleep when they were out and about – and she believed that many other parents had this same problem. So she decided to create a solution.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With no experience in retail or manufacturing, she created SnoozeShade, the world’s best-selling range of baby sun and sleep shades. Her brand is recommended by leading baby experts all over the world, has won more than 70 awards, is used by celebrities and royalty and, most importantly, has helped hundreds of thousands of parents worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Despite initial public success in selling in major retailers and with 20+ distributors globally, 2014 saw Cara getting divorced and realising that her business was not profitable enough to pay the bills. When she saw Facebook ads showing how a garlic press could make a million, she decided to learn how to sell on Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Since 2016, Cara has more than tripled her turnover and doubled profit and her products are Amazon best-sellers in the very competitive baby category. As she frequently gets asked how she has done it, Cara started holding small workshops to teach other independent product brand businesses how to increase their sales on Amazon with ’Make It Brand It Sell It’.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Cara loves passing on to other owners of small businesses what she has learned, sharing the real ups and downs of running and growing a business.&lt;/p&gt;

Chief Brand Officer

Cara Sayer

&lt;p&gt;Cara Sayer is a straight-talking entrepreneur and inventor. A popular speaker at events, she tells it like it is. Cara started her business in 2009 based on her need for a product that didn’t exist. She wanted her baby daughter to sleep when they were out and about – and she believed that many other parents had this same problem. So she decided to create a solution.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With no experience in retail or manufacturing, she created SnoozeShade, the world’s best-selling range