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Studio 31 by Suzie - Fluid Art, Singing and Everything in Between

Up and coming resin and alcohol ink artist Studio 31 by Suzie will be attending her first ever market on Sunday 23rd October at the Festival Market in Forrest Place. Make sure to stop by and show her some new small business love.

Let's Talk Networking!

Networking groups. We hate to break it to you, but they’re not ALL about cake (although cake is a very important part - or at least we think so!).

Stall Display

Whether you are considering having a stall at markets or have done so before, chances are you’ve thought about your stall display. Visual merchandising (another way of referring to stall display) is the practice in retail of optimising the presentation of your products and services to better highlight their features and benefits.

Interacting with the Public

We know attending a market and having to talk to strangers can be a daunting task for a lot of people who work in creative industries. We tend to be introverts; we tend to be people who are used to being alone a lot of the time when we are busy creating, so it can be quite uncomfortable to talk to strangers — especially to talk about your products and what you do!

How To Support Local Businesses

During the uncertain times we live in, it has never been more important to support your local businesses. With lockdowns, restrictions, and overall trepidation about what is to come, we need to help those small business owners making a go of it in our local community. We here in Perth have been extremely lucky over the course of 2020 and 2021, but many local businesses were affected. so how can you help? Well, the answer is simple: buy local.

Space Activation. What Is It, And How Can We Help?

Space activation is a term that may seem self-explanatory but it’s something that a lot of business owners still don’t know the meaning of, or how to implement it. Space activation is a way for you to connect with your community in an inventive and exciting way. In simple terms space activation is, well, activating an unused or empty space to create a new experience for the community, allowing you to connect to people and grow your business.

Making Your Dream A Reality: 6 Steps To Launch Your Business

So many of us dream of creating and owning a business that we are passionate about. We also want it to be successful from the get-go, but there are some steps we need to take in order to get the ball rolling, and without them, a business may never get off the ground. We have outlined 6 crucial steps to follow when starting your own business, which will help you on the path to a successful business launch.