The biggest leisure activity of all today is shopping; people have massively increased spending power. Unfortunately this hasn't meant a time of plenty for shopkeepers. New retail outlets have had a real impact on the familiar High Street, and lifted shoppers' expectations. But the towns are fighting back. Town Centre Management across the UK is active in the regeneration and development of the familiar High Street.

It's working. It does help pull the customers in, but what role can independent retailers play? Chances are they could use some practical support of their own; business skills are their only weapon in a constant battle with fierce competition.

Our successful Business Regeneration Project gets to the heart of the shopkeepers' concerns. Workshops equip retailers to think strategically - and to work as a team. Then professional support on-site helps the store owners implement their own action plans.

The results speak for themselves. More customers, less idle stock and improved profits.

'It helped me think more broadly instead of constant fire-fighting'
'All the people were highly qualified and knew what they were talking about'
'The networking that came from this was a huge advantage. It has really given our business a huge boost'