How To Be locally Famous..

A hundred years ago, in the 1920s, the media was concentrated into the hands of just a few very powerful people. In the 2020s the media landscape is very different. 

The power of traditional media is becoming diluted as news distribution becomes more and more fragmented. We're all media producers now and 'what you had for breakfast' can be today's headline if you choose! That said, small local news channels have emerged and are growing. These channels are able to penetrate and engage their local communities like never before. These exist in pretty much every community and, combined, they have significant influence. In the Friday Hub this week, we'll look at these local channels and share a couple of 'behind the scenes' views to understand just how big their impact is. Then we’ll explore what strategies your business can employ to engage effectively and  build local relevance and gain business.

This is a gentle and light-hearted yet business focussed group where you can be sure to finish your week on a high...

"Good things Happen When You Bring Good People Together…"

You can register here if you've not before https://bit.ly/G2G1FriHub

Are you searching for innovative ways to elevate your social media content? In this webinar we'll explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT can empower you to create engaging and captivating content for social media platforms. Discover the potential of AI-driven content generation, learn practical strategies, and unlock new possibilities for enhancing your social media presence.

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Book your free place on this informative series of 4, weekly webinars, starting @ 9.30am on Tuesday 12th of September.

The media needs content, and positioning yourself as an engaging and eloquent expert in your field can help to grow both your business and personal profile. Ed Nell from The Media Insiders can help you to understand why doing this is not only cost effective, but also an easy way to gain customers.

This series of events will cover a range of communication and broadcast skills including:

• Learning how to use the media to leverage
• Pitching yourself and your content to get you through the door
• Making the most of your opportunity
• Getting your message across effectively
• Building confidence to deliver an outstanding interview
• Understanding your audience
• How to prepare and feel confident for media interviews
• Dealing with an unfriendly interviewer or unplanned questions

By the end of this programme, you will have the confidence and ability to make fluent interviews/presentations and deal with unannounced media enquiries.

Become The Media's Go To Expert! Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Are you looking to grow your business?

Would you like to take time to look at your business strategically?

Then why not come and talk to our experienced adviser.

These 75 minute conversations will consider your aspirations (personal) and examines what you want your business to be.

This session will support you to:

• Evaluate the current market and opportunities
• Evaluate the talent and assets available
• Consider the businesses financial performance
• Identify the critical success factors that your business relies on

Register

As an employer, are numeracy skills a functional part of your business tasks but an area that your workforce needs upskilling or reskilling in?

‘Multiply’ is a fully funded programme that can help you or your staff to develop key numeracy skills in an individualised and empowering way.

The programme has been running for nearly 6 months across Shropshire. It’s making a real difference, and free courses are available covering a wide range of topic areas.

These courses are an excellent means of enabling your workforce to enhance their skills or gain new ones. They also provide broader professional development opportunities to help staff progress within your organisation.

The courses can be delivered and designed to meet the exact needs of an individual or team.

‘Multiply’ is designed to boost the confidence of participants in numeracy, boost productivity, reduce the potential for errors, and improve employee retention.

Above all, the sessions are delivered with sensitivity to an individuals’ needs and are designed to empower the learner.

PLUS - this training is FREE.

These courses are already proving extremely popular.

Below is some of the feedback we’ve received so far:

“I never thought I’d be able to figure out percentages, but then something in my brain just clicked. It all makes sense now.” Peter, Shrewsbury College Group

“Maths made me feel apprehensive and nervous prior to doing the course. I’m hoping to become a Teaching Assistant so I need these skills. The course eased me back into maths showing me its relevance in the real world.” Aisling, Shrewsbury College Group

“The ability to solve mathematical problems is absolutely essential when it comes to HGV driving. Examples include making calculations based on complex allocations of driving hours, ensuring adherence to the Working Directive guidelines and calculating loads in terms of capacity and weight. For people considering a career in driving this is a terrific programme to help learner drivers gain the confidence they need to master all elements of their job.” Steve Dulson, Managing Director, Dulson Training Ltd.

If you want to discuss this further, or want to explore the different courses and programme available, please see:

Shrewsbury College Group –Free Maths Courses for Adults (scg.ac.uk)

Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College

Alternatively, please contact :  jo.kent@shropshire.gov.uk who will be able to signpost you to the course providers.

For the complete blog see: https://www.investinshropshire.co.uk/does-the-word-maths-send-shivers-down-your-spine/

Exporting can help you grow your business by finding new customers and increasing your sales.

Over 6,000 businesses have already joined the UK Export Academy, our free training programme designed to give you the confidence and know-how to sell overseas, in your own time.

What’s involved?

Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to develop your knowledge even further, there is an event for you and your business. Customise your learning journey at a pace that suits you, all designed and delivered by specialist trade experts.

UK Export Academy — Great.gov.uk