Page 4 - Spring Into Markets

Develop your business skills — being your own boss is a great way to develop entrepreneurial skills, including skills in business management such as marketing, sales, logistics and accounting. You will also develop personal qualities, such as self‐ discipline, time management and effective communications.
Making connections — in order to succeed it is important for a market trader to interact and build a network of customers, to gain genuine feedback and learn which products sell. There is a sense of community with fellow traders and it is a great opportunity to learn from others on the market.
Support for your start‐up — the NMTF offers practical guidance and business support to all members, including guides and courses.
Membership includes comprehensive liability protection, legal and financial helplines, discounts from leading suppliers and an online members area.
It has to be stressed that before you set up as a market trader you have to do your homework, and the first guide in this ebook will take you through the steps necessary to make sure you’re on track.
The remainder of the guides are intended to help you grow your business once it is up and running.
Note: at the end of each of these guides you will find a link to modules that you can print out and complete at your own pace. They are not essential but they will help you to get a better understanding of how to make your business a success.
So — are you ready? Let’s go!
Spring into Markets — Introduction