Speaker, Moderator & Panel Expert

 

An award winning retail consultant Nicole is invited to speak on screen and the stages of the small business world from moderator, to speaker to panel expert for events such as Spring /Autum Fair, Top Drawer and Pure.

She also contributes to TV programmes sharing her knowledge on the retail industry.

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A regular contributor both in front of the camera and behind the scenes to retail programmes for Channel 4 & Channel 5 sharing her expertise, knowledge and perspective from 20 years working in the retail industry as a buyer for blue chips companies such as Primark, M&S and Asda.

Nicole is often called upon to share her knowledge and host educating masterclasses and workshops for Enterprise Nation, Small Business Britain, Ebay, Lloyds Bank & Pop up indie

She is also the host of the business podcast start scale succeed with over 150 episodes where she chats with entrepreneurs and experts to help inspire, educate and empower product business founders

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Testimonials

Nicole knows her stuff, presents super well, and is a total pro.

 

We hired Nicole as part of an eBay webinar series aimed at upskilling small business owners, so that she could share her knowledge and expertise around inventory sourcing for product businesses. And wow did she deliver! Her prep work was fantastic, she asked detailed questions about who her target audience would be, she tailored the content to them, and her presentation ended up being one of the most comprehensive, informative, and engaging webinars we had in the entire series with an extremely high rating from the audience. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking for an expert retail speaker.

Sanjukta Sen – Senior Strategy Manager Ebay

An absolute powerhouse in Retail

 

Nicole is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to the retail industry and her expertise is invaluable for any business owner looking to succeed in this industry. By bringing her Start Scale Succeed podcast to Top Drawer, visitors and exhibitors alike gained actionable tips from her interview with stationery brand owner, Martha Keith, Founder of Martha Brooks Stationery – making their session on the RetailRevealed stage a must-see!

Francesca Sequeira Senior Marketing Executive -Clarion Events

Nicole is an outstanding speaker!

 

Her passion and expertise consistently shine through in the numerous webinars she has hosted for us, particularly on retail topics for small businesses. She delivers insightful content with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.

Emma Webb -Senior Manager Press & Programmes Small Business Britain

We knew she would provide great value to our members, and she absolutely delivered.

 

We had the pleasure of working with Nicole Higgins from The Buyer and Retail Coach for several of our webinars, and she has been well received from our audience of small, growing brands. We wanted to collaborate with Nicole because of her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the retail and e-commerce space, particularly her ability to break down actionable strategies for business growth. We knew she would provide great value to our members, and she absolutely delivered.

I would absolutely recommend working with Nicole for any events or masterclasses. Her ability to engage, educate, and inspire is excellent. She knows how to connect with her audience and deliver content that is immediately applicable. –

Hannah McKillop, Marketing Manager IND!E

If you are looking for someone who can lead meaningful discussions and captivate an audience, I can't recommend Nicole highly enough.

 

Nicole was an absolute star at Top Drawer SS25 , both as a moderator and a speaker. She had a natural flair for engaging the audience, asking well-researched, thoughtful questions that kept panel discussions flowing effortlessly while ensuring each speaker had their moment to shine. She was a fantastic speaker in her own right—insightful, engaging, and confident. She brought great energy and expertise to the stage, making her session both enjoyable and valuable for the audience. On top of it all, she was a dream to work with—professional, organised, and always helpful.

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Simone Ward  Content & Community Manager Clarion Events

Speaking topics include but are not limited to:

Buying fundamentals
Pitching to retail buyers
The 4 steps to wholesale
Creating commercial ranges for your business
Pricing your products
Building a business plan

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“Nicole is an outstanding speaker!

Her passion and expertise consistently shine through in the numerous webinars she has hosted for us, particularly on retail topics for small businesses. She delivers insightful content with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.”

Emma Webb -Senior Manager Press & Programmes Small Business Britain

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