Almost 16,000 people shopped at Widnes Market as part of the National Small Business Saturday campaign to support local independent shops and traders. – this is more than the capacity of the Select Security Stadium Napoleon Bonaparte famously called England “a nation of shopkeepers” and all over the UK, people took up the challenge and…

City of York Council is reminding local food businesses that they need to act in line with new rules that came into play this month which affect the way they provide allergen information. From 13 December 2014 all food businesses have to verbally explain or signpost allergenic information for the food they sell or provide.…

On 1st – 2nd March, Olympia will host the Spring edition of the Off-Price Show. The event is known for showcasing the best deals in the fashion wholesale market. Visitors to the event are trade buyers of all size who come to order ladies’, men’s and children’s fashion, accessories and footwear. Subjects relevant to all…

In a video released this month, traders at Manchester Christmas Markets have shared some key business lessons for trading in a competitive marketplace. Generating £2m in income for the local economy last year, the much-loved German Markets offer great potential to the small businesses that trade there. But with over 300 stalls packed into the…