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Stories Marketing - Retail & Tourism Skills Training, Coventry (2026)

02/09/2022

🌟Are you a Coventry based Creative Business or Freelancer? Get FREE* training and 1:1 support in our brand new programme designed for the creative sector.

⚡This includes a range of online workshops delivered by me (Emma), covering digital marketing tips to get seen, engage and sell. Plus 1:1 mentoring support from our experienced business advisers.

🌟If you can spare an hour to learn more about the programme, plus get some quick digital marketing TOP TIPS, come along to one of our online taster sessions:

Taster sessions:
Tuesday 13th September, 9 - 10am
Wednesday 28th September, 9 - 10am
Tuesday 11th October, 9 - 10am
All online free to attend

🌟Book your 'Introduction' webinar place and check out workshops via link in bio

*Eligibility criteria apply. This support programme is being delivered by Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce through the Coventry Creative Growth & Cultural Tourism Recovery Programme, funded by the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund which is distributed by the West Midlands Combined Authority and Coventry City Council.

07/02/2022

🎉Wow! Thank you everyone for following us. There are many Warwickshire & Coventry small business friends amongst you that we've had the pleasure of training, helping in 1:1s and followed your business journeys in the (almost) 3 years we've run Small biz marketing training]

🌟We've got one more Zoom meet up as part of our digital skills programme on Tues 15th Feb. 9 am start - too soon to bring the 🥂 ?!

🎉Book your meet-up place via our bio Small biz marketing training] - come along if you're one of this latest cohort or come again if you've been before 😁

12/01/2022

🌟Have you booked your free webinar spot yet?

⚡Join us next Tuesday 18th Jan for our one hour introduction webinar.

🌟You'll get to learn about the programme...

⚡Get 5 tips to power up your social media and GMB profile (Or Google Business profile as it is now known).

🌟Plus learn about support and funding from Warwickshire County Council.

⚡Book your webinar ticket or the whole programme here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/warwickshire-digital-town-centres-27905402961

This FREE programme is funded by Warwickshire County Council
and supported by C&W Chamber of Commerce

🌟See you on Tuesday on Zoom 😊

06/01/2022

⚡️We’re kick-starting 2022 with the final FREE Digital Skills programme for Warwickshire retailers and hospitality businesses.

Take this opportunity to learn how to use Instagram and Facebook to connect with potential customers and find out what other free online tools are available to help your business grow. As we start 2022, this is the perfect opportunity to invest time in your business and prepare for the year ahead.

There’s a one hour webinar on Tuesday 18th January – as well as an introduction to the digital skills programme you can pick up some quick to action digital marketing tips and hear from Warwickshire County Council about other support and funding available for local businesses.

The programme also includes two free workshops, a networking and Q&A opportunity plus some free one to one support, all delivered via Zoom - so it's easy to join in. You can get involved in all of it or just dip in and out of what you think will help the most.

Workshop 1 - Tuesday 25th January - 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon - Workshop 1 - Social Media for Retail & Hospitality Businesses

Workshop 2 - Tuesday 1st February - 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon - Workshop 2 - Online Tools to Connect and Sell to Customers

Business Meet up and Digital Marketing Support - Tuesday 15th February - 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. - Warwickshire Business Meet up

⚡️To find out more and to reserve your place visit towncentres.eventbrite.com/

This free programme is funded by Warwickshire County Council , supported by C&W Chamber Training and run by Stories Marketing - Retail & Tourism Skills Training

31/12/2021

✨2022 we're ready for you! We hope you've had a lovely Christmas break and enjoy your NYE celebrations tonight (even if it's another one at home)✨

✨If you're thinking of starting your 2022 planning and want to get your head around digital marketing, then join us for the LAST time in January!

✨We'll be running our free programme for Warwickshire retailers from the 18th Jan on Zoom. We cover social media, Google my business, email marketing and SEO, all with an emphasis on building local connections for your local business. Plus you can book a 1:1 to discuss marketing for your business with Emma.

✨For now, enjoy your New Years celebrations and we'll see you on the other side!

22/12/2021

✨I know it's late for Christmas Gifts but these artists' wares would make wonderful additions to any New Years interiors update plans.

✨With all of these Warwickshire & Cov glass-based artists, they have some beautiful small pieces, perfect for a unique gift. Or you can commission them to make something bespoke.

✨First up is Grace Glass who designs and makes fused glass homewares, gifts and art from her Rugby studio. Jackie has been busy this year exhibiting and doing pop-up stalls and markets all around Warwickshire and you can shop all her lovely pieces on her website.

✨Second up is A H Contemporary Glass Ltd who is a Coventry-based artist who designs and creates kiln-formed glassworks from his studio in Earlsdon. You can buy into Adam's work in the form of beautiful coasters and bowls but he also creates larger pieces, including his well-known city skylines and beautifully formed statement wall art. Buy online or visit Adam at his gallery where he exhibits along with other carefully curated artists.

✨Last but not least is Sarah Howarth Mirrors designer and maker of handcrafted and hand-sculpted award-winning mirrors like this one. Sarah also does beautiful plaster casts of flora and fauna and handpaints them. Self-confessed experimenter and 'next thinger', Sarah can often be found in Warwickshire and Coventry at stalls, art galleries (such as ) and art events.

✨Do go and take a look at these accounts, check out where and when you can buy from them. Or find a post and tag a friend who you think would love their products. Buy local this Christmas and into 2022 and find something unique.

15/12/2021

✨Handmade, unique and pretty gifts feature in our gift guide today - including Christmas cards and wrapping. Have you started wrapping yet?! 😃

✨Today we have 4 Warwickshire based businesses who've been busy at markets, selling on Etsy and online in between creating these lovely products:

✨First up is Blushfinch who hand-embroiders beautiful hoops and accessories. They really are tiny works of art made with tons of love. They are available on Etsy and each time you're buying a truly unique and timeless piece.

✨Second-up is River Swan of Avon who draws and paints the prettiest scenes from around Warwickshire. You can buy quintessentially British Christmas cards and prints inspired by nature from Naomi's Etsy store.

✨Thirdly it's who is a gift wrapping specialist, handmaking beautiful gift boxes and small gifts that would be perfect for Christmas. We love these personalised gift boxes - you can choose your letter and colour - each carefully made by hand. Available on Etsy.

✨Finally it's -Naturals who sell natural, organic handmade cosmetics that utilise the healing power of herbs. We love the lip balm and soap sets - the perfect grown-up stocking filler or secret santa gift (also some look good for men) - Available to buy on their website.

✨As always - these businesses would love your support so take a look at their accounts, check out where and when you can buy from them. Or find a post and tag a friend who you think would love their products. Buy local this Christmas and find something unique.

13/12/2021

✨Monday brings moreish delights in the form of these local fine-foods businesses:

✨First up is Sugar & Spice - who hand-bake and decorate artisan sweet treats such as these elfishly good cupcakes. I would be a happy parent if the elf appeared with these (on a side-note, who is running out of ideas for the elf on the shelf?!). Not just cupcakes, Sugar and spice by S does celebration cakes, cookies, cinnamon buns and brownies. You can order online or on their website. Also can be found around Coventry and Warwickshire doing lots of markets.

✨Second up is Golden Monkey Tea Company who have a gorgeous shop on Warwick's Smith Street selling loose leaf tea and coffee as well as all the things you would need to make your brew. From Dragon Flower Flowering Tea to locally ground coffee, this is the place to go for unusual blends as well as your classics with expert help on hand. Perfect gifts for those with a discerning palette.

✨Third up is Malt Kiln Farm Shop which is based near Rugby and Coventry. For a foodie Christmas, this is the place to go (and it looks like a fun day out too). From freshly produced turkeys to this Christmas pudding ice cream (made just 4 miles from them) they've got Christmas covered. Plus you can stop and have a coffee and cake.

✨Do go and take a look at these accounts, check out where and when you can buy from them. Or find a post and tag a friend who you think would love their products. Buy local this Christmas and find something unique.

11/12/2021

✨Have you been enjoying a cosy Saturday at home? We've got some beautiful interiors inspo in our Warwickshire small business gift guide today:

✨First-up is Oversley Flowers , who sells 'wild' and wonderful flowers, all sustainably grown on her plot in Alcester. From seed to flower, Oversley flowers arrange stunning hand-tied bouquets in the summer and these naturally air-dried wreaths in the winter. Tapping into the dried flower trend, this wreath would brighten a door or wall all-year-round and would make a thoughtful, sustainable gift. DM to order.

✨Second up is , who design and source these beautiful Bolga baskets from Ghana. Wouldn't these be stunning for houseplants or for storage in any room? They also do shopping baskets too which would make a super stylish alternative to plastic. I'm also in love with their cat and small dog baskets... soo stylish. Currently popping up at lots of markets around Warwickshire.

✨Lastly, we're featuring the lovely My Beau and Bear who curate perfect interiors pieces you never knew you needed. We had to feature this gorgeous Christmas-themed mug which would be a great gift filled with all the bits you would need for a hot chocolate. I also absolutely love their retro Christmas signs to prop up on your mantlepiece or fireplace. Shop online or find them at markets up to Christmas.

✨Do go and take a look at these accounts, check out where and when you can buy from them. Or find a post and tag a friend who you think would love their products. Buy local this Christmas and find something unique.

10/12/2021

✨We've still got so many brilliant Warwickshire businesses to inspire you for Christmas! Here's our Friday round-up of great gift ideas

✨We've got an artisan crafts vibe to this gift-guide post, swipe to see all three businesses:

✨First-up is Dee's Shed , who sells natural soap, shampoo bars and vegetable wax melts all handmade in Dee's shed. With beautiful scents such as lemon, peppermint and grapefruit we wish Instagram had a smell feature (probably in next year's rollout 😆). Dee can be found all around Warwickshire in the next few weeks or you can shop online. Love the pretty, plastic-free packaging too.

✨Second up is littlecreativewoodcrafts , who handmake and sell eco-friendly handmade personalised gifts. We absolutely love these personalised platters for Santa to pop a mince pie, a little drink, and a carrot for Rudolph. A lovely way to celebrate that Christmas Eve ritual. Carly and Richard are closing their order books this weekend, so order yours online soon!

✨Lastly, we're featuring the talented knitter Hillside Yarn and her super-cute and crafty sprout housing something extra yummy inside 🍊 You'll find Hillside yarn at a market near you in Warwickshire - most often at Friday's Stratford Rother street market and Warwick's Saturday market. Her yarn bouquets would also make a super Christmas gift for a knitter or crochet fan.

✨Do go and take a look at these accounts, check out where and when you can buy from them. Or find a post and tag a friend who you think would love their products. Buy local this Christmas and find something unique.

09/12/2021

✨Are you looking for small biz inspo for your Christmas pressies? Let our brilliant Warwickshire & Cov small businesses inspire you 😃

✨It's the fashion and accessories edit for our second gift-guide post, swipe to see all three businesses:

✨First-up is Glitterbugs who curate and sell a tempting collection of jewellery and fashion accessories. These two sparkly bracelets are top customer favourites, especially at this time of the year. I wouldn't mind one or both other these sparklers underneath my Christmas tree. Find Glitterbugs in Coventry or DM to arrange an order over the phone.

✨Second up is Terracotta Boutique , an indie fashion boutique in Rugby selling beautiful clothes from hard-to-find brands and gorgeous accessories too. Last year Emma bought some sumptuous velvet jewellery wraps from them and I have bought beaut uk-made knitwear too. I could basically wear the whole shop tbh. Based in Rugby but lots of temptation on their website too!

✨Lastly, to compliment your sparkles and Christmas outfit, find some beautiful necklaces and earrings from the lovely Milik Designed and handmade in Leamington with a truly international and contemporary edge. I love these earrings - statement yet nice and lightweight. Find Milik online or at Leamington market. Lots of lovely pieces on their website too!

✨Do go and take a look at these accounts, check out where and when you can buy from them. Or find a post and tag a friend who you think would love their products. Buy local this Christmas and find something unique.

03/12/2021

✨If you're thinking 'Oh Baubles what am I going to get for Christmas pressies?' Let our brilliant Warwickshire & Cov small businesses inspire you 😃

✨It's a Friday foodie round-up for our first gift-guide post, swipe to see all three Leamington businesses:

✨First-up is Rawsome Chocolate with these handmade, handpoured raw vegan chocolate bars with organic cacao and raw organic sugars. Gorgeously presented in plastic-free packaging, these bars would make a great pressie for vegan choc lovers. Unless us non-vegans snaffle it first.

✨Second up is Connubi.ltd who handmakes gorgeous Italian biscuits and desserts from family recipes, using local Warwickshire ingredients. Wouldn't these cookies be lovely to gift to a friend at Christmas? Maybe as part of a bundle of goodies or as a thoughtful token. Santa would like one too for when he visits.

✨Last but not least is rose & relish who regularly attend the Sunday Christmas market in Leamington selling homegrown and handmade plant-based chutneys, jams, and ferments. This would be my go-to gift for those hard-to-buy-for people in your life or wouldn't a spoon or two be nice with a Christmas supper?

✨Do go and take a look at these accounts, check out where and when you can buy from them. Or find a post and tag a friend who you think would love their products. Buy local this Christmas and find something unique.

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