Practical, tailored support to help your business thrive.

Running a high street business can be demanding. Finding time to improve your marketing, strengthen your online presence, attract more customers or plan for growth is not always easy.

The Worksop High Street Business Support Programme will give eligible local businesses access to practical, specialist support designed around their individual needs.

Delivered by YTKO on behalf of Bassetlaw District Council, the two-year programme will combine one-to-one business support, workshops, events, mystery shopping and practical resources to help Worksop businesses improve performance, strengthen resilience and make the most of new opportunities in the town.

Interested in taking part? Register your interest today.

Support designed for Worksop businesses

This is not a one-size-fits-all programme.

Every business has different priorities. You may want to attract more customers, improve your social media, increase sales, strengthen your website, review your pricing or prepare for future investment.

The programme will give you the opportunity to work with experienced business specialists who will take the time to understand your business and help you identify practical improvements.

The support will be flexible and accessible, with a combination of face-to-face and online delivery, workshops at different times of day, regular drop-in sessions and practical resources you can use in your business.

Who is the programme for?

The programme is intended for independently owned businesses located within the eligible Worksop town centre area.

Your business should:

• Operate in retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care or as a market trader
• Be independently owned
• Employ no more than 49 people
• Be located within the defined Worksop town centre programme area

Support may also be available to eligible businesses planning to open or relocate into Worksop town centre.

Not sure whether your business is eligible? Complete the Expression of Interest form and the programme team will contact you.

What could your business gain?

By taking part, you could:

• Reach more customers online and in Worksop
• Improve your marketing and social media
• Increase sales and strengthen profitability
• Create a better customer experience
• Develop a clearer plan for your business
• Identify practical ways to save time and improve productivity
• Become better prepared to apply for grants or investment
• Build confidence in your business decisions
• Strengthen your resilience and ability to respond to change
• Connect with other Worksop businesses and local support organisations

The programme is designed to help you make practical improvements that can continue delivering value long after your formal support has ended.

What support will be available?

The programme will offer flexible, practical support shaped around the needs of Worksop businesses.

• Tailored one-to-one support: Receive at least six hours of specialist support to explore your challenges, identify opportunities and create a practical action plan.
• Workshops and webinars: Access relevant, hands-on sessions developed around the needs of local businesses, supported by useful resources and recorded content where possible.
• Mystery shopper reviews: Gain independent feedback on your customer experience and identify changes that could improve service, sales and customer loyalty.
• Drop-ins and events: Ask questions, access informal support and connect with other businesses across the Worksop community.
• Practical resources: Use templates, checklists and a dedicated Worksop retail handbook to help you implement improvements and manage your business.
• Flexible online learning: Eligible businesses may also receive free access to YTKO’s GrowSmart platform, providing practical learning and planning resources that can be accessed at any time.

Supporting a stronger Worksop town centre

The programme forms part of the wider Pride in Place investment in Worksop.

It has been commissioned by Bassetlaw District Council following an allocation made by the Worksop Together Board and will run until 31 March 2028.

By helping local businesses become stronger, more visible and more resilient, the programme will contribute to wider ambitions for Worksop, including:

• Increasing town centre footfall
• Supporting the use and occupancy of high street premises
• Strengthening the retail, leisure and hospitality offer
• Encouraging business investment
• Improving perceptions of the town centre
• Building a more vibrant and resilient local economy

Register your interest

Expressions of Interest are now open.

Click here for the Expression of Interest form. Alternatively, scan the QR code below: