Learn from industry experts, be inspired by successful founders and discover what it takes to get your products into retail.

Following the success of our past Exchange events, The Beauty and Wellness Exchange returns with a new event designed to help product-based businesses navigate the retail journey, delivered in partnership with NatWest and Google.

From understanding what retailers look for and preparing your business for retail, to developing your pitch and learning how to build lasting retail relationships, the day will be packed with practical advice, expert insights and opportunities to connect with other ambitious beauty and wellness brands.

Why attend The Beauty and Wellness Exchange:

Learn what retailers look for when considering new products and brands

Hear from successful founders who have grown their businesses through retail

Discover how to prepare your business for retail and scale your production

Learn how to create a strong retail pitch that gets your proposition across clearly

Get practical advice on using Gemini to create your retail pitch deck

Learn what happens after your first retail order and how to build lasting relationships

Meet other beauty and wellness founders and share experiences

Showcase your products and take part in live retail pitches if selected

Pitch your products live on-stage

As part of The Beauty and Wellness Exchange, there will be a brilliant opportunity to pitch your products live on-stage to a Selfridges buyer and retail experts. If you are interested in participating, complete this form (https://enterprisenation.typeform.com/to/NUxKafSp). Please apply by the 23 October at 1:00pm.

This opportunity is only available for businesses that have already secured a ticket.

Product showcase

Bring a product from your business and have it featured in our product showcase.

Every attending business will have the opportunity to showcase one product or sample, giving you a chance to put your brand in front of fellow founders, industry experts and event guests, and create opportunities for new connections.

Please bring only one product or sample per business.

Hear from a range of brilliant speakers including:

Elsie Rutterford, seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of BYBI Beauty (https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESYAHrOzAVXhDDf2-U3Ho7lKSaNVvjAqT6ATUP8uULWxzxFJOr42e9_DH10xgXqxjkheeODYf8__FvZ5bNQP3gDLJwXcUnqN6-xRBOz_5Oxdh_VW0p3RDEalkR2wxsD4Y9Eg)

Eoin Keenan, Founder of Goodrays (https://www.goodrays.com/?)

Adrian Boswell, seasoned buyer at Selfridges (https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/)

Rose Ovensehi, founder of Flora & Curl (https://floracurl.co.uk/)

Alison Metcalfe, retail stock and inventory management consultant (https://alisonmetcalfe.co.uk/retail-wisdom/)

Anne-Sophie Martin-Kukah, founder of Ascents Group (https://ascentsgroup.com/author/martinannesophie38894a2c26/)

Leisa Pickles, retail expert and founder at Find me the leads (https://findmetheleads.co.uk/)

This event is in partnership with NatWest and Google.

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About Enterprise Nation and NatWest Accelerator: A partnership to power UK business growth

The Beauty and Wellness Exchange is part ofEnterprise Nation’s partnership with NatWest (https://www.enterprisenation.com/natwest-accelerator/?_gl=1*1lzu0bq*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uK0BhC0ARIsANQtgGOdF8qftkIEgKdAs-FGU_3mtYJga6Ahpe4akHuSU6wh6YowWesaNbQaAm41EALw_wcB), which brings together the Enterprise Nation community and NatWest Accelerator to connect entrepreneurs with a wider range of practical support as they start and grow their businesses.

NatWest Accelerator has 17 physical hubs across the UK, providing co-working space, networking opportunities and tailored business support for ambitious founders.

About Enterprise Nation

Enterprise Nation (https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-support/) is the UK's most active small business network and we have helped thousands of people turn their good idea into great business. Enterprise Nation membership gives you access to exclusive opportunities (https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-support/) to grow your business and connects you with like-minded entrepreneurs and business experts who can help.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Please note that if you are unable to attend due to cancellation by yourself or Enterprise Nation, we are unable to refund any associated costs such as hotel or travel.

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