Retail Ready

Unique Opportunity is being provided for local start up businesses to benefit from 8 weeks test trading in Midtown Makers.

This project has been 100% sponsored by Ballymena Business Centre and The Gallaher Trust and will be provided at no cost to successful applicants.

For more information contact:
melanie@ballymenabusiness.co.uk
​Tel: 079 3035 8982

Retail Ready: application form

Unique Retail Test Trading Opportunity

Ballymena Business Centre and The Gallaher Trust are providing an opportunity for local start up businesses to showcase their products and test trade in the heart of Ballymena Town Centre.

This retail space will be provided within the established Midtown premises located on Church Street Ballymena.  Successful Entrepreneurs will benefit from....

Retail Ready Support will include:

• Dedicated Retail Space for a period of 2 months including heat, light, wifi and sales
• Merchandising and Marketing Tips and Techniques
• PR Opportunities on Social Media, Press and Website
• Access to wrap around business support including webinars, mentoring and networking

Retail Ready Participant Commitment will include:

• Proactively Engage with Retail Marketing Campaigns
• Participation in Case Study and PR Opportunities
• Sharing Test Trading Information for Project Monitoring and Evaluation
• Recognition of Support provided by Ballymena Business Centre and The Gallaher Trust during the Test Trading Experience

To be considered for this opportunity please complete the Retail Ready Application Form.  Applications will be assessed throughout 2021 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.  Retail Sales will be in line with Covid 19 Retail Restrictions.