Resources for market traders
On this page we have gathered useful links and resources to help you as a new or existing market trader to make the most of what's on offer.
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Contents
All traders
HDC Business Training Programme
- Free
- Look for the Market specific workshops in addition to accessing any of the generic business skills development content
- Free
- Join and register for Market specific networking and online skills and knowledge development materials
- Membership organisation for all Market Entrepreneurs/Traders.
- Run the NMTF national young trader of the year competition
- Membership includes Public Liability Insurance (PLI) of £10M, free advice and access to many resources.
- Annual Memberships by subscription
- Prime channel for news, information and business support across Horsham District
- Its Facebook page has 34k followers
- Hosts Markets section promoting all member markets and market events in Horsham District
- Join the local food and drink campaign where Sussex food shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants are being encouraged to stock more locally sourced produce
Regular traders
- A good downloadable guide aimed at more mature people who want to make a living from market trading
New and occasional traders
- This is where we signpost resources for all types of start-up business advice and knowledge
- Downloadable comprehensive guide to starting market trading
- Information on the Government’s start up loans scheme