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Following client requests, I am delighted to announce the launch of a new series of fantastic live chat mini courses. Taking you and your staff through all the steps needed to become even more [...]

Go for gold with the new feature I have written for you in the fabulous Wedding Trader magazine: Pages 88 +89. Managing a changing business environment. Packed full of fantastic tips and hints to [...]

Andy from Wedding Trader magazine kindly invited me to have a chat about bridal business on their YouTube channel: See it here: Andy Allen interviews Helena Cotter for Wedding Trader - YouTube Enjoy! Helena [...]

It has certainly been quite a year so far hasn't it.  At last things seem to be getting back to normal for everyone. Thank goodness. I am in the process of developing a series [...]

Running a small business like yours takes a lot of bravery, guts, stamina, and vision. I say anyone who can succeed in a small business, giving people jobs, and making a profit is a [...]

2020 was a tough year wasn't it. For everyone. And retail was no exception. Looking forward, I hope 2021 is going to be fantastic for you and everyone associated with the niche Bridal Industry. It [...]

Get back to work and hit the ground running. Here are my top tips to help ensure you, your team, and your customers have the best possible experience once all businesses are re-opened. Know [...]

It has been a tough time all round hasn't it. You will have had to deal with unprecedented change - and these changes are going to have a long term effect on business - [...]

Here is my latest offering to you in the fantastic Wedding Trader magazine: http://www.weddingtradermag.com/back-to-work-training/ You'll find lots of brilliant help and advice for you and your team going forward. Wishing you the very best [...]

I recently caught up with Antony from Peninsula: https://www.peninsulagrouplimited.com/ He has offered some invaluable free advice to all of you who have employees. Click the link here: Furlough and Job Retention Important points to [...]

I want to share two pieces of great news with you. Firstly, I have opened a confidential, FREE help desk for you. Whether you are a retailer, designer or wholesaler; a client of mine [...]

Check out the latest article I have written for you in the brilliant Wedding Trader March/April 2020 issue. Page 102 – 103: https://issuu.com/iloveourwedding/docs/wt20_webversion/102 Wishing you all the best. Helena