PUTTING THE FUN BACK IN RETAIL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Come play with us!

The Retail Playground is all about COMMUNITY. Think of us as your grade-school besties but instead of playing tag or building sandcastles, we’re chasing dreams and building businesses, together!

Created by the retail founders, creatives and small business owners at UpNext who know ALL about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Self-employed doesn’t mean solo. Join the squad at the Retail Playground!

WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE THE PLAYGROUND

PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING + SUPPORT

We’re all in this together! Whether you’re just starting your business and need a guide, or you’re deep in the trenches and need a cheerleader, we’re here to help! Side-hustlers + full-timers welcome!

OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE ONLINE + IRL

Do you need to bounce ideas off of someone but don’t have time to meet up in person? Connect online in our community! OR Are you craving a deeper conversation than can be written in one post? Schedule a time to collaborate with a community member in person!

SPECIAL EVENTS + EXPERT LED SESSIONS

We will be hosting special events and expert-led sessions on the things YOU care about the most like brand collaborations, how to obtain funding and pop-up business strategies.

ROBUST RESOURCE LIBRARY

As a member of the Retail Playground, you’ll have access to The Pop-Up Playbook and other UpNext courses! Our resource library also includes FAQs and links to articles on topics ranging from where to buy packaging supplies to how to gain funding.

Work for yourself but never by yourself with our community at the Retail Playground.

Why YOU need the Retail Playground:

“Having a support group to talk through everything with [is something I’m looking for in the Retail Playground]. Sometimes businesses that are in the thick of it like I am are the only ones who truly understand!”

“I want to learn from those who have done this before so I can go into my pop-up feeling confident and knowing that if a situation arises I know where to go to get help/answers.”

“I would love to meet other local business owners for general support and feedback but also for local collaborations!”