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Retail Ready: Boost Your Store’s Social Media & Digital Presence
October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Boost your retail business with simple social media tips, smart AI tools, and quick digital strategies — no jargon, just results.
Back to Basics: Boosting Your Business with Smart Tools & Simple Steps
Welcome to our Early evening online session for retail businesses.
⏱🎙 Hosted by:Nick Pandolfi, part of the Suffolk team at the New Anglia Growth Hub
📍 Who’s it for? This free online workshop is ideal for retail, hospitality, leisure, and office-based businesses in and around West Suffolk who want to improve their digital presence but feel stuck or overwhelmed.
🎯 This session is for you if:
- You run a local business and feel lost when it comes to digital marketing
- You’re unsure what to post — or where to start — on social media or Google
- You want to explore simple, time-saving AI tools
- You’re looking for no-jargon, practical advice that works
🧠 What you’ll learn:
Get Visible: Digital Promotion Basics
- Why your Google Business Profile still matters (and how to optimise it)
- What to post on social media — and when
- Quick wins for blog/news updates that boost your visibility
- Using your phone as your marketing toolkit
Smart Social Media Without the Overwhelm
- What kind of content works best for retail, hospitality & leisure
- How to use hashtags and tag others effectively
- Who to follow and who to copy in — and why it helps you get seen
Time-Saving Tools You’ll Actually Use
- Easy AI tools that help you write, design, and plan
- The best apps to have on your phone (free & paid)
- How to create more content in less time — without hiring anyone
🎁 You’ll leave with:
- A practical action checklist
- A list of recommended tools and apps
- A better understanding of how to make your business stand out
- Clear tips for using AI to simplify your workflow
