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INTRODUCING:
The Stationer’s Apprentice
CREATED FOR STATIONERS, BY STATIONERS
learn the skills you need to launch your own successful wedding stationery business
We are delighted to once again be opening the doors to The Stationer’s Apprentice, and this time with fully refreshed & upgraded modules!
Does this sound like you?
You love creating beautiful invitations but don’t know how to find clients
You want to create stationery full time and leave the 9-5 behind
You don’t know where to start when it comes to costing your work
Sourcing the right suppliers feels like a minefield to you
IF THE ANSWER IS YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE THEN YOU WILL WANT TO READ ON…
How would you feel if…
You had a crystal clear idea of who you were selling to and how to talk to them
You knew how to confidently cost your stationery and source those perfect suppliers for both digital and traditional printing methods
You felt confident guiding your clients through every step of their wedding stationery journey
And you had the support of someone who knows the industry, and will help you avoid making some of the big mistakes that everyone makes when starting their stationery business
Here is why The Stationer’s Apprentice is special
We know how hard it is to get started and the challenges that comes with setting up a stationery business, and have helped people like you find their path to confidence and success
This is a course designed by stationers, for stationers: we have run successful wedding stationery and calligraphy businesses for 20+ years between us
While no two stationery businesses are the same, we will walk you through our proven approach to help you build a strong business using tried and tested tools and resources
You will also meet a readymade support network of like-minded people and start to build that all-important little black book of people in the same industry as you
What YOU’LL GET
SIX WORKBOOKS
TEN WEEKLY MODULES
TWO IMPLEMENTATION WEEKS
FOUR AMAZING GUEST EXPERTS
WEEKLY LIVE Q&A IN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP
LIFETIME ACCESS TO COURSE CONTENT
SUPPORTIVE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
MEMBER’S LOUNGE
Over the duration of this 12 week course you will work through 10 modules, building a strong business strategy. We will be sharing in-depth knowledge, tips, tricks and the EXACT PROVEN PROCESSES that we use day in, day out. Between us, these systems have helped us grow over 4 successful award-winning creative businesses.
what awaits you…
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Lifetime access to workbooks & video training
Every week, a new workbook and video module will land in your inbox, ready and waiting for you to get stuck in. While this course will run over an 12-week period with a new module every week, we know that everyone works at their own pace, so there are 2 break weeks built in to catchup, and each module will remain online for you to view and revisit whenever you wish
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A Facebook group full of people like you
Finding your community is invaluable when starting out. In our Facebook group you’ll get to know a group of fellow stationery addicts and support each other as you kick off your wedding stationery business journey. We will also be popping up on a regular basis to offer help, support and advice
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Weekly live Q&As in our Facebook group
Accountability is super-important, so a week after each new module is launched, we will go live over Zoom to answer any questions you have. This is your opportunity to pick our brains over each of the modules and really push yourself to the next level
What people are saying
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Lora
“My main struggle with stationery was learning how to price my work. They always say “charge your worth” but I wasn’t sure how to do that, what if I was asking too much or too little?! The course gave me so much information about pricing, it was constructed in digestible sized bites and so easy to understand - I real plus for anyone who shies away from financial aspects.
Grania shared so much with the group and gave real insider knowledge into the world of stationery, complete with guests speakers for different modules. Grania went above and beyond to answer our questions and has become friends with us all through the course, to have that lasting relationship is so wonderful.”
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Emma
“Grania has been the most wonderful mentor in the setting up of my business. She is so kind and generous with her knowledge and can't help you enough, she even came with me when I purchased my first treadle press to check it over with me.
Grania has 'been there and done that' when it comes to setting up and running a successful stationery business so her advice is invaluable, not only has it saved me time and money but I feel lucky to have also found such a lovely industry friend. Sharing her tips on anything from how to work out what to charge for your services to her favourite papers to print on, I couldn't recommend working with Grania enough!”
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MARIANNE
“Grania is such an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to building a successful stationery business. The Stationer's Apprentice course was full of so much incredible information and insight, plus Grania's own little black book of suppliers - totally invaluable!
I felt so much more prepared to build my own stationery brand, and I keep going back to the modules again and again as there is so much amazing information to unpack. The direct access to Grania on the live calls and through the Facebook group is brilliant, she is so open to answering every question and sharing what she knows. Definitely a 'must' course for any budding stationer!”
What we’ll cover during our time together
Module 1:
why - Finding your Suite spot
Getting you into the right mindset for chasing your dream and making it a reality this week deep dives into the REASONS you are choosing this path and WHY those are the most important things to remember.
MODULE 2:
who - IDEAL CLIENT
You can sell to anybody but not everybody. Accepting every job that comes your way is an easy trap to fall into. In this module we’ll interrogate who you should be selling to, and the tips and tricks we have learned to make all this information useful & useable.
MODULE 3:
what - PLANNING A STATIONERY SUITE
There are so many different parts to a stationery suite and it can be confusing to know what you do - and don’t - need to include. This module will go through all the different elements needed and how to advise your clients on what they may require.
MODULE 4:
where - SOURCING SUPPLIERS
Sourcing the right suppliers is one of the biggest headaches with running a stationery biz. It is also right at the heart of it. We’ll be opening our little black book of suppliers wide open and walking you through each of them, from paper to packaging and everything in between.
MODULE 5:
how - PRINT FINISHES
Do you know your hot foil from your digital foil and your emboss from your deboss? There’s a huge range of different print finishes available to choose from this week we will walk you through each of them plus the pros and cons.
MODULE 6:
COSTING YOUR STATIONERY
Let’s crunch some numbers. At the heart of every profitable business is getting REALLY friendly with your numbers. Understanding your overheads, your supplier costs and how long everything takes. We’ll also be sharing a costing sheet for you to tweak for your business.
MODULE 7:
Business plans, legals, gdpr, insurance
Your secret weapon if things get spicy. Make sure you are covered back to front and sideways so you don’t ever find yourself in a tricky situation legally. With these tips, tools and templates you will cover everything you need to know.
MODULE 8:
THE CLIENT PROCESS
In this module we’ll tackle how to make the most out of those consultation calls and ask questions that really convert. We’ll also walk you through the different stages of the client journey so that you can deliver a great experience every step of the way.
MODULE 9:
Organisation & management tools
As your business grows you’ll need to get more and more organised, and the sooner you can put these systems in place, the better. We will show you how to harness the power of various CRMs.
MODULE 10:
MINI MARKETING
So, you have your business strategy in place but now for the tricky part - getting it in front of the right people. We walk you through the various ways you can market yourself and get your new fledgling business OUT THERE.
FAQs
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone looking to launch their own stationery or calligraphy business and wants to further their knowledge and skills. You don’t have to have launched your business yet to get involved and get value from the course content.
How much will the course cost?
Official registration will be £449.
The value of the course is at least £3500 but the information you will receive could be the make or break of your business being a success.
Do you offer Payment Plans?
Yes, we offer payment in full at £449 or in 3x instalments of £155. Payment plans work out slightly more due to admin fees.
Will you be running this course again?
The next round of registration will happen in early 2025. Please check back for information on future launches: we usually only open the doors to The Stationer’s Apprentice once a year.
When will the content go live?
Modules are released week by week, with accompanying weekly live Q&As for each of the modules. All content will all be housed directly on this site. You’ll have lifetime access to the content, so you can watch all the videos at your own pace.
Can I get a refund?
As this course and its content is a digital product, you can’t receive a refund for your purchase. For more information, please email us at hello@suitepress.co.uk