Lunch & Learn – Top Tips for Developing a Simple but Effective Market Development Plan

Lunch & Learn Micro Workshops – a series of short online learning workshops on specific topics, designed to fit into busy schedules. They are designed to fit into busy working schedules and each session lasts 50 minutes, with 10 minutes for Q&A at the end. When – The workshops will commence on 19/09/2023 and will run weekly for 10 weeks. The topics we have confirmed are:

• 19/09/2023 Telling Your Brand Story – Why Being Authentic Pays Dividends
• 26/09/2023 Raising Your Brand Profile – How to Stand Out from the Crowd
• 03/10/2023 Top Tips for Developing a Simple but Effective Market Development Plan

Time – Each workshop will take place online between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. What to expect – One hour dedicated to a specific topic with time (10 minutes) at the end for Q&A. Afterwards you will receive a link to the presentation deck and a ‘how to’ checklist on the topic with the next steps so that you can implement what you have learned. 03/10/2023 Top Tips for Developing a Simple but Effective Market Development Plan Growing sales is a key objective for most businesses – and often this means identifying and developing new markets. For SME’s this can be challenging. Recognising and targeting suitable new markets can be time-consuming and costly. So how do you mitigate the risks? Planning is the key. In this session we will focus on developing a practical blueprint for your business to:

• assess and prioritise market opportunities,
• grow existing markets and establish new markets based on your available skills and resources.

About the Trainer Nicola Doran has over 25 years management experience in delivering supports and results for SME clients. Nicola set up Nine Arch Consulting in March 2023. Her key objectives are:

• To provide effective and relevant training to micro and SME business
• To provide mentoring support that is based on lived-experience
• To work with clients on a variety of levels, to assist them in setting and achieving their business goals
• To make a tangible and positive difference for every client she works with

Nicola has a strong understanding of the challenges facing small business owners, and the variety of supports, interventions, and advice that they may require in order to succeed. Her commitment to providing tailored, practical, and effective supports – and her passion for ensuring that her clients succeed is central to all that she does.