Training boost for Hornsea retailers

Hornsea retailers have benefited from a free to attend workshop to boost their skills in marketing and social media.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council organised a series of free workshops for retail and hospitality businesses in the East Riding, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Welcome Back Fund. Sessions have already been delivered in Market Weighton, Bridlington and Beverley.

On Monday 27 June, Hornsea businesses had the opportunity to learn from Simon Shepherd of Client Marketing, and took part in a marketing workshop aimed at improving their marketing skills and tactics to help businesses stand out from the crowd.

Attendees received a copy of the new Retail Sector Guide which offers a wealth of practical tips and advice, helping retailers to acquire, serve and retain customers.

Lucy Abbott, assistant business support project manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “It is great to be able to support local businesses with these workshops and it is fantastic to see businesses working collaboratively to bring more visitors to Hornsea.”

Further workshops are planned to support East Riding retailers and hospitality businesses, if you wish to discuss how we can support your business please telephone 01482 391622 or email business.support@eastriding.gov.uk.

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