# Event Details - **Event Name**: Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore - Market Collective - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Visual marketing for independent retailers, designer-makers, and business owners with Ann EnglishAbout this EventMake Your Business Impossible to IgnoreA practical workshop on visual marketing for independent retailers, designer-makers, and business owners."People buy with their eyes. Let's make your design and displays stand out from the crowd."Ann English, Visual Marketing specialistYour shop window is no longer just on the high street. It is in everyone's hand, on every phone screen, in every scroll and swipe.The way you present your business, whether that is your physical space, your market stall, your pop-up, or your social media, shapes how people feel about you before they have even spoken to you.And the good news? You do not need a big budget to get it right. You just need to know what to do.Is this for you?This workshop is a good fit if:• You know people buy with their eyes, but you are not sure how to create a strong first impression• You want to learn the visual techniques the big brands use, without the big brand budget• You have a shop, market stall, or pop-up and want people to stop, look, and buy• Your online presence does not quite reflect the quality of what you actually sell• You want your business to look more professional and feel more intentionalWhat we'll coverAnn will take you through the visual marketing principles that make a real difference for independent businesses, covering:• Your shop window, physical and digital, and how to make it work harder for you• Inside your shop: layout, display, and the customer journey through your space• How to present your products and services so they attract attention and create intrigue• The silent sales techniques used by big retailers, adapted for independent businesses• Practical display principles you can apply straight away, whatever your settingWhat you'll walk away with• A clear understanding of how visual marketing works and why it matters for your business• Practical tools and techniques to improve how you present your products and space• Ideas you can act on straight away, both in person and online• More confidence in how your business looks and feels to customers• A sharper sense of what makes people stop, engage, and buyAbout Ann EnglishAnn English is a Visual Marketing specialist and founder of the Visual Marketing Academy. She works with independent retailers, designer-makers, and business owners to help them present their brand with clarity and confidence, both in person and online.Her approach draws on the proven design and display principles used by big brands, making them accessible and practical for businesses of every size.Practical detailsDate: 14th September 2026Time: 17:30 - 20:00Location: The Glass Onion, SunderlandAbout the Project:Delivered by Market Collective as part of the Digitising the High Street project with Enterprising Sunderland. The initiative is funded by the North East Combined Authority and Sunderland City Council, supporting local businesses to grow and succeed in the digital space.👉 Spaces are free but limited, so book early to secure your spot! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/make-your-business-impossible-to-ignore-market-collective/100001987834802405 - **Event Categories**: art, pop-ups, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Glass Onion - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sunderland - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Glass Onion - **lat**: 54.9048242 - **long**: -1.3840975 - **full address**: The Glass Onion, 33-34 Blandford Street, Sunderland, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore - Market Collective - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a0bc13dca0697a3047bc72e70b246fc4c5e604cd4c76523c3cd03b9e6c8a495f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2e4e74-gmir.jpg?v=1776841318 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore - Market Collective being held? - **A:** Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore - Market Collective takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Glass Onion, 33-34 Blandford Street, Sunderland, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore - Market Collective? - **A:** Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore - Market Collective is organized by Market Collective CIC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore - Market Collective is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sunderland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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