Retailer training and information
Are you ready to take the first step and launch your own business? The adventure will be fulfilling! However, before jumping in, it's best to familiarize yourself with the various aspects of your new role as company director. So don't forget to get some training to give yourself the best chance of success.
Training possibilities in Brussels
For trade/hospitality sector
a) Retail Academy
This training programme is aimed at (future) retailers and restaurateurs who are opening or have opened a physical point of sale. Digital marketing, shop window design, video creation, HR management, etc.
the Retail Academy offers two annual, à la carte training programmes. Would you like to be kept informed of forthcoming dates? Contact the Retail team at retail@hub.brussels and you'll be added to their mailing list.
b) Training for the hospitality business
Regardless of your status, employee, self-employed or looking for work, Horeca Forma Be Pro provides a complete training programme ranging from hygiene to customer management to creating restaurant menus.
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c) Idea incubator: express coaching to help you launch your business
Do you have an idea for a business but are afraid to put it into practice? Don't know where to start? Start with hub.brussels! The business idea incubator is a nine-day course on various themes to help you refine and challenge your business idea (shop or restaurant) and lay the foundations for your project.
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General courses
a) The hub.info agenda
The "Events" section of this website offers a wide variety of events, including training courses, workshops, and networking sessions. Make sure to check it regularly to find a course that suits you!
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b) La cité des métiers / Bruxelles Formation
Would you like to find all the training courses available in Brussels? Or are you looking for training on a specific subject? Find the right course for you on the Cité des Métiers or Bruxelles Formation websites.
c) Vocational training
Are you looking for a course that combines practical work in a company with technical and theoretical courses at the training centre? Would you like to develop your talents in a career with a future? Various institutes offer a wide range of training courses, including work-linked apprenticeships (from the age of 15) and continuing education: courses for professionals in a specific sector to gain the necessary certifications to practise a trade, obtain approval to meet the standards in force in Belgium or adapt knowledge to technological developments and market needs.
d) Additional training for company managers
To develop and perfect your skills quickly for less, the "Passeport Réussite" programme provides personalised training to develop expertise and improve entrepreneurial capabilities.
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Training grants
It’s important to get trained, but it can be expensive. Find out about the training assistance provided by the Region.
a) The Actiris training cheques
The training cheque is a benefit granted to jobseekers to make it easier for them to start up or become self-employed.
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b) The business start-up grant
This grant is intended for future entrepreneurs with a business project who need a financial boost to develop it. This aid includes, among other things, aid for a maximum of 3 months' training.
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c) The Brussels Economy & Employment training grant
Are you a business owner? Would you like to upgrade your skills or those of your employees to improve the operation or competitiveness of your retail or hospitality business? Get a training grant!
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Getting information and advice
As a self-employed business owner, it's essential to stay informed at all times about the opportunities offered by the Region in terms of support, legislation and events.
a) The hub.info service
Do you have questions about entrepreneurship in Brussels ? hub.info will be happy to help you! Contact us by telephone or email or visit our infopoint in Saint-Gilles.
b) The retail team of hub.brussels
hub.brussels’ retail department provides a wide range of events and coaching for retailers. Keep their agenda in your favourites!
c) Joining a retailer association
Connect with the retailer community in the Brussels Region via Facebook Retail. It will provide you with useful information about:
- training
- information sessions
- advice
- meetings
- the sharing of initiatives and call for projects
- job offers
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