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*New* Choosing the right E-commerce platform or marketplace

Start:
01/12/2026 9:00
End:
01/12/2026 15:45
Location:
Tewkesbury Borough Council, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5TT

Event description

This one-to-one session is designed to help businesses choose the right platform or marketplace for selling online. Whether considering Shopify, Squarespace, Etsy, Amazon, eBay or another option, attendees will receive impartial advice tailored to their business, products and goals. Together, they will explore the strengths, limitations and costs of different platforms, discuss opportunities to expand into new sales channels, and identify practical next steps. The session is suitable for both businesses starting their online journey and those looking to improve or grow their existing online presence.

What will I Learn?

• Understand which e-commerce platform or marketplace best suits their business. 

• Compare the strengths, costs and limitations of different selling channels. 

• Identify opportunities to expand from an existing website or marketplace. 

• Recognise the key considerations before investing time and money in a new platform. 

• Leave with practical next steps tailored to their business.

Who Should Attend? 

• Anyone unsure which e-commerce platform or marketplace is right for their business.
• Start-ups and early-stage businesses looking to sell online.
• Businesses wanting to expand from a single sales channel.

Event Accessibility

The Growth Hub is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact The Growth Hub Tewkesbury on tewkesbury@thegrowthhub.biz or call 01684 272073 to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs so we request you contact us at least five working days before the event whenever possible.

About the speakers

Iselle Maddocks

Iselle Maddocks is the founder of Rhoam, a Cheltenham-based advocate for small businesses. With a passion for learning, simplifying technology, and making it accessible to everyone, Iselle combines over 10 years of e-commerce experience with complementary design skills to deliver practical, user-friendly solutions that help businesses thrive.

Event location

Tewkesbury Borough Council, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5TT

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