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Trade Ready™ Learn. Trade. Grow.

Launch your business at the historic Greenwich Market.

Trade Ready™ is a supportive six-week accredited programme designed for makers and creators aged 18–30. If you already have a product and are ready to move into real-world trading, this programme provides the confidence, skills, and platform you need to take the next step.

The Opportunity: Live Trading at Greenwich Market

The heart of the programme is a genuine opportunity to test your business in one of London’s most iconic and high-footfall locations.

4 Weeks of FREE Live Trading
Gain real-world experience without the usual start-up risks.
Expert Mentorship
Receive direct support and guidance from experienced market traders.
Professional Exposure
Test your products with real customers in a respected environment.
Key Date
Live trading begins on 8 April and runs for four consecutive weeks.

Who Is This For?

We are looking for creative, original, and independent makers aged 18–30.
We welcome businesses in the following categories:

Food & Beauty
Crafts & Handmade Products
Fashion & Jewellery

Please note: All products must be authentic and independently created.

The 6-Week Roadmap

Our curriculum is practical, friendly, and focused on making you feel prepared and supported. Over six weeks, you will master:

Business Essentials
Pricing, profit margins, and simple money management.
Marketing
Using social media to promote your products and attract customers to your stall.
Trading Skills
Customer service, communication, and understanding what it takes to trade successfully.
Mindset
Building the confidence and professionalism required for a successful enterprise.

Programme Dates

The Trade Ready™ programme runs across the following dates:

17 February
24 February
3rd March
10 March
17 March
24 March

Live trading at Greenwich Market begins on 8 April and runs for four weeks.

Earn Nationally Recognised Qualifications

Trade Ready™ ensures you are legally compliant and professionally certified.
All participants will gain:

Level 2 Health & Safety
To ensure a safe and professional trading environment.
Level 2 Customer Service
To enhance your communication and sales skills.

These qualifications are valuable credentials that support your business now and in the future.

The Business Blueprint: Everything You Need to Start and Succeed

Your idea deserves more than just a dream.

Every successful business started exactly where you are right now with an idea, a spark, and a question: could this actually work?

The difference between those who wonder and those who build isn't talent, luck, or connections. It's knowledge, confidence, and taking that first step. This workshop gives you all three.

Whether you're unemployed and exploring your options, working a job that no longer fulfils you, or simply sitting on an idea you've never had the courage to pursue — the time to act is now, and this is where it begins.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 5 stars by 85 learners on Google

"I have never in my life gathered so much useful information in such a short time. This course was too good to be true. My whole thinking has greatly changed. I am glad I came here today." — Melissa Boatemah, Academy of Success learner

This workshop is for you if:

You have a business idea but don't know where to begin
You want to understand what running a business actually involves
You're ready to explore self-employment or entrepreneurship
You want a qualification to show for your time

What happens on the day?

Led by experienced business professionals from the Academy of Success, this isn't a passive sit-and-listen session. This is a practical, energising day where you'll walk away knowing exactly what to do next.

We'll take you step by step through everything you need to turn your business dream into a reality.

Here's what you'll learn:

💡 The foundations of starting a business understand what makes a business viable and how to set yours up for success from day one

🚀 How to stand out and stay ahead discover how to be innovative, differentiate yourself from the competition, and carve out your space in the market

📱 Social media that actually works learn how to get your brand out there, grow an audience, and turn followers into buyers

🤝 The art of selling master the strategies and techniques that turn conversations into customers

🔥 The mindset of success unlock tips and strategies to ignite your inner power, build unstoppable confidence, and develop the entrepreneurial mindset that business truly demands

What you'll walk away with:

A clear roadmap for moving forward with your business idea
Greater confidence in your ability to pursue entrepreneurship
Practical tools and strategies you can use immediately
AQA accredited certification in enterprise topics

⚠️ Places are limited we keep our workshops small so everyone gets the support they need.

We don't just teach business. We build business thinkers.

As an AQA accredited training provider, our courses are recognised, credible, and designed with one goal in mind to turn potential into results. With 85 five-star Google reviews and a thriving community of learners and entrepreneurs behind us, Academy of Success is the trusted name in enterprise education for people who are ready to take action and make things happen.