Monday, 17 August 2026 at 17:00
Tide, The Featherstone Building, 66 City Rd, London EC1Y 2AL
Join this eCommerce course in London to learn how to build, manage and grow your eCommerce business with AI. Practical training at Tide HQ, London - plus a chance to win £5,000 (T&Cs apply). Are You Ready to Build Something Real? AI is giving entrepreneurs access to capabilities that were previously available mainly to larger companies. It can help you work faster, improve your content, support customers and manage your business more efficiently. But AI is a tool - not a shortcut to guaranteed success. If you are serious about starting or growing an eCommerce business and want practical guidance based on commercial reality, this programme is for you. Learn how to use AI. Develop practical eCommerce skills. Connect with ambitious entrepreneurs. And prepare your business for its next stage of growth. Organised by Tide, 3Edit.com, Getshop Today & GMax Card, this practical training programme will take place at Tide Headquarters in London (Business Banking Platform). It is designed for entrepreneurs, online sellers and small-business owners who want to understand how AI can be used across the complete e-commerce journey. You will discover how to use AI to create an online store, produce better product listings, improve your search visibility, support customers, develop inbound marketing campaigns and manage everyday e-commerce operations more efficiently. This is not simply a course about writing prompts. It is practical business training for people who are ready to take action. Who Should Attend? This training is suitable for: • Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to start an eCommerce business • Existing online sellers who want to improve or grow their operations • Small-business owners interested in selling online • Founders who want to use AI practically within their businesses • Agencies and freelancers working with eCommerce clients • People with business ideas who need practical direction • Ambitious individuals prepared to invest time, effort and resources into building something real You do not need to be a developer, an AI expert or an experienced online seller. You do need to be willing to learn, participate and take action. What You Will Learn The programme will show you how to use AI across the most important areas of an online business, including: • AI-powered e-commerce website creation – understand how modern AI tools can help you build and manage a professional online store • AI product listings – create stronger product titles, descriptions, specifications and sales content • eCommerce SEO – improve product and category visibility across search engines and AI-powered discovery platforms • AI customer support – provide faster and more consistent answers to common customer questions • Inbound marketing – plan useful content that attracts potential customers to your business • Market and product research – use AI to explore customer needs, competitors and potential opportunities • Marketing content creation – develop campaign ideas, promotional content and customer communications more efficiently • eCommerce automation – reduce repetitive work and create more efficient business processes • AI-assisted decision-making – use business information and customer data to make better-informed decisions • Sustainable business growth – understand how AI can support your business without replacing the need for strategy, investment and consistent action Practical Training Without Unrealistic Promises We will not promise overnight success, effortless income or a business that can be built without any investment. Successful eCommerce still requires the right products or services, an understanding of your customers, consistent effort and sound commercial decisions. This programme will give you a realistic understanding of what AI can do, where its limitations are and how to use it responsibly as part of a genuine business strategy. We want participants who are prepared to learn, take action and apply what they learn after the training. Opportunity to Compete for a Share of £5,000 (T&Cs apply) This programme offers more than classroom education. Participants can also discover opportunities to gain exposure, develop their businesses and receive continued support. Attendees who open a Tide business account and meet the official eligibility requirements may have an opportunity to apply for the GMax Card × Tide Founder Pitch Challenge 2026. Ten shortlisted founders will be invited to pitch their businesses live at Tide Business Banking Platform Headquarters and compete for a share of £5,000 in prizes (T&Cs apply): • First place: £2,500 • Second place: £1,500 • Third place: £1,000 This is an opportunity to present your business, strengthen your pitch, build confidence, meet other entrepreneurs and gain valuable exposure. Learn more about the Tide × GMax Founder Pitch Challenge and check your eligibility. Important: Participation in the pitch challenge is subject to the official eligibility requirements and terms and conditions. Attending the eCommerce training or opening a Tide account does not guarantee shortlisting, event admission or a prize. Ongoing Mentorship and Community Support Participants who become members of the 3Edit Community can access continued mentorship, practical guidance and community support as they develop their eCommerce businesses. Building a business alone can be difficult. The right community can help you stay focused, learn from other entrepreneurs and receive support when you encounter challenges. Why Attend? By joining this programme, you will gain: • Practical knowledge you can apply to a real eCommerce business • A clearer understanding of how AI can support online business operations • Training delivered at Tide Headquarters in London (the digital first financial platform for entrepreneurs and SMEs) • An opportunity to meet other founders and entrepreneurs • Access to potential ongoing mentorship through the 3Edit Community • Information about applying for the £5,000 Tide x GMax Founder Pitch Challenge (T&Cs apply) Organisers • Tide – business banking platform for UK SMEs • Getshop Today – platform/agency specialising in eCommerce web design • 3Edit – AI-powered website builder for entrepreneurs and online sellers • GMax Card – digital and NFC business card platform, running the Founder Pitch Challenge alongside Tide Places Will Be Limited To protect the quality of the training and create a valuable experience for participants, attendance will be limited. Register your interest today and take the next practical step towards building or growing your eCommerce business with AI.
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