<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Small Business Collaborative]]></title><description><![CDATA[I help creative business owners grow their business]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:59:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 reasons buyers ignore your pitch and how to fix it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why buyers ignore emails from brands and how to fix it. Learn the most common email pitch mistakes, how to get retailers’ attention, and what to change to get replies.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/5-reasons-buyers-ignore-your-pitch-and-how-to-fix-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996f878aab309115cb3d33c</guid><category><![CDATA[Let's talk sales]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:31:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_258dc33b04d84ca39fcda54bb6c8244a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to write an email pitch that gets retail buyers to reply]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to write a wholesale email pitch that gets buyers to reply. Learn how to pitch your product to retailers, avoid common mistakes, and use a simple wholesale email pitch template.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/how-to-write-an-email-pitch-that-gets-retail-buyers-to-reply</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995e9de9910c1b83a6a7c85</guid><category><![CDATA[Let's talk sales]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_66d34da5d7d744659209891b6400be7d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_995,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common wholesale catalogue mistakes (and how to fix them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why buyers aren’t ordering (even when they seem interested), have a look through this list. ]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/common-wholesale-catalogue-mistakes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d12faf2c5b7307ba31f79a</guid><category><![CDATA[Start to wholesale]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:55:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_8086ae5687fa431ca6962968ba511445~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to plan your wholesale year for consistent and predictable sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to plan your wholesale year with confidence. A supportive guide to building consistent and predictable wholesale sales for your product business.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/how-to-plan-your-wholesale-year-for-consistent-and-predictable-sales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bf1ee63c52e77efcd8d73</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow your sales]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_7cb528348b414f39a7a6467d9eb99d0a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get more wholesale orders: try this 15-minute stockist re-engagement strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to bring in more wholesale orders without spending hours pitching or searching for new stockists? I’ve got something simple for you to try.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/try-this-15-minute-wholesale-sales-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d12a4055e5440dc5313f00</guid><category><![CDATA[Let's talk sales]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grow your sales]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:52:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_5d3b63ae184d4b2d804796bb173a61f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wholesale planning for the year ahead: How to build predictable sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to plan your wholesale year with confidence. A clear guide to wholesale planning, seasonal buying cycles and building a predictable wholesale sales strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/wholesale-planning-for-the-year-ahead-how-to-build-predictable-sales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6945b57166bb3987f68b41dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Start to wholesale]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:45:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_606e4714a98f40659a583135b5bed167~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why wholesale supports your DTC (direct to consumer) sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s chat about how wholesale can really help your business grow and why it’s worth considering, even if you’re already focused on DTC sales.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/why-wholesale-supports-your-dtc-sales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed020f3c20e096ccd049ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Start to wholesale]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:48:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_823acae192874a40946c6771a39439d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to reconnect with stockists and kickstart your wholesale sales in the New Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover what retailers want to buy in January and how to reconnect with stockists to boost your wholesale sales this year.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/how-to-reconnect-with-stockists-and-kickstart-wholesale-sales-in-the-new-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694027fd008bafaacec2e5ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Start to wholesale]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:31:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_81875b431cc5478fbdf14fa17581daa8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your wholesale plans keep falling apart and what needs to change this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why your wholesale plans slip each year and what to change for predictable sales. A clear guide to wholesale planning and sales mindset for small businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/why-your-wholesale-plans-keep-falling-apart-and-what-needs-to-change-this-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695bf73963c52e77efcd9c99</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow your sales]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:19:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_7e433b4281a940ad8d5ea4017e8e7c3a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make wholesale simpler and more profitable with one smart switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running a wholesale business is hard enough without financial stress. In this post, I share how switching to Xero completely transformed how I manage money, track VAT, and forecast growth. It’s the smart, simple tool I use every day, and you can get 90% off for 4 months through my affiliate link.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/make-wholesale-simpler-and-more-profitable-with-one-smart-switch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900ed7d6677b9b0ec881ded</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow your sales]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_df73d4acc0a54f73825e1d15e8d959a5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Wholesale Trends You Can Actually Use: Insights from Faire’s Anne-Claire Morel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover what’s trending right now, what retailers are searching for ahead of Christmas, and how you can use these insights to help your products get discovered by more buyers]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/christmas-wholesale-trends-you-can-actually-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fa5f68d3059fbaddd5ca0f</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow your sales]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:38:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_120864b81909422da13d8e9068b57d45~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selling to Today’s Retail Customer: 5 Wholesale Lessons Every Product Business Owner Needs to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are five lessons from my recent panel talk on Selling to Today’s Retail Customer: Breaking Through the Wall, hosted by Talking Tables and supported by The Giftware Association.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/selling-to-todays-retail-customer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d6c2a884278015b56ca373</guid><category><![CDATA[Let's talk sales]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:28:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_4085e52e7b6b41dc8e7082be07743fd4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional Sales Skills Are Not Dead: The Human Advantage in Wholesale]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where buyers’ inboxes are overflowing and digital tools dominate, it is the human touch that cuts through. Trade shows, phone calls, even posting something physical. What was once considered old fashioned now feels fresh and memorable.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/traditional-sales-skills-are-not-dead-the-human-advantage-in-wholesale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c2e0fcfbff815a6af3f509</guid><category><![CDATA[Let's talk sales]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:49:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_80118ac38fb94c429419c6ec200ac04c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Therese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want More Yeses in Wholesale? Start Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been putting effort into wholesale outreach but not getting the responses you hoped for, don’t panic. Here's what makes a retail buyer say yes.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/want-more-yeses-in-wholesale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68af1cc1412b28e83d099fc3</guid><category><![CDATA[Let's talk sales]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_ef46f1846c00471db7273d3f70db00b1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wholesale Is Like Online Dating – Are Buyers Swiping Left on You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your wholesale pitch is like your brand’s dating profile. You’ve only got a few seconds to grab attention and spark some interest. So, how do you make sure buyers don’t scroll past?]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/wholesale-is-like-online-dating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6890982e79a7f6de131b741e</guid><category><![CDATA[Let's talk sales]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:47:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_7b856cd59bd44155887447de2f7ab9eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Trade Shows and Faire Aren’t the Whole Wholesale Picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wholesale is about people, not platforms. It’s about building relationships and understanding how to communicate your value in a way that works for the retail world.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/why-trade-shows-and-faire-arent-the-whole-wholesale-picture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a01b7665918722a164c9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow your sales]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:45:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_df1927610b15471e9b28235491da0f97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s The Weekly Wholesale Routine That Actually Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s build your simple, no-fuss weekly wholesale schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/the-weekly-wholesale-routine-that-actually-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68822eb7a530b9570115be67</guid><category><![CDATA[Start to wholesale]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:39:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_c24373440bce43e4895063950b0dc29a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Stuck with Wholesale? Try This Instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your wholesale sales aren’t quite where you’d hoped, here's what to do...]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/feeling-stuck-with-wholesale-try-this-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685944c71b565fd3059a5c6d</guid><category><![CDATA[Grow your sales]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_82756452f2c84f65a50c01cf0bf694fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Avoiding Your Wholesale Pricing? Here’s Why It’s Time to Tackle It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's look at the common pricing challenges and how to overcome them.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/are-you-avoiding-your-wholesale-pricing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6859479972e555abddd1eafb</guid><category><![CDATA[Start to wholesale]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:34:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_4fa94ca7ab1b4c118e7ebbf76d62042e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The Gift Fair is Changing the Trade Show Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s what makes The Gift Fair a refreshing alternative worth watching.]]></description><link>https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/post/how-the-gift-fair-is-changing-the-trade-show-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6862819b03c877ca01c6845d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:31:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/602d6a_4b12e1f91b7241bcaaba85cea6c79da1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>currancharlotte24</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>