Welcome to October with the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire!

As the autumn leaves start to fall, our calendar is heating up with a diverse array of events that promise to inspire, educate, and propel your business forward.

This month, we're exploring the realms of innovation, podcasting, specialist advice sessions, and finance, offering you a unique opportunity to explore new horizons and refine your entrepreneurial skills.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, there's something for everyone in our October line-up.

Join us as we embrace the spirit of innovation, amplify your business voice through podcasting, tap into specialist insights, and unlock the doors to financial growth. 

Creating an action plan – 3rd October

Rounding up everything learnt during the webinar series. Helping you create an actionable plan to becoming an engaging and eloquent expert in your field can help to grow both your business and personal profile.

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

*Fully funded, tailored one-to-one, in-person specialist business advice session, for businesses located in the Shropshire Council area*

Whether you need to revive your social media plan or would like advice on developing your branding techniques, why not come and talk to our experienced adviser?

Come and talk to someone who understands the challenges of running a small business and can offer tailored strategies and actionable recommendations to optimise your marketing and social media plan.

Our marketing specialist can advise you on

• Marketing and branding
• Digital marketing strategies and SEO techniques to boost your online presence
• PR and communication
• Social media strategies

This is an in person 1-2-1 is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to move their marketing to the next level.

Boking is easy, simply reserve your place by selecting your chosen time slot when you register!

Expert Marketing Advice Sessions with Louise Welsby - Oct 3rd Tickets, Bridgnorth | Eventbrite

Ideas are the lifeblood of any business. But where do good ideas come from? And how can you generate more of them?

This workshop will help you to answer these questions and more. We will explore the different techniques for generating ideas, and we will give you the tools and resources you need to come up with innovative ideas that will grow your business.

By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of how to generate ideas, and you will be able to use these techniques to create new and innovative products, services, and marketing campaigns.

Topics Covered

• The importance of ideas for small businesses
• Different techniques for generating ideas
• Tools and resources for idea generation
• How to evaluate and select ideas
• How to implement ideas

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn how to generate more ideas for their business.

Ideas Generation: How to Think Outside the Box and Grow Your Business Tickets, Wed 4 Oct 2023 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

Join our free FSB Business Bootcamp event for the chance to network with like-minded small business owners, as well as hear from a host of inspirational speakers to help you develop and grow your business. Whether its support for yourself, your business, your present or your future, you’ll find it all and more at our Bootcamp 4 You on 4 October.

FSB Business Bootcamp 4 you | FSB, The Federation of Small Businesses

*Book your free place on this informative series of 3 webinars, starting @ 11.00am on Thursday 5th October*

Unlock the power of financial knowledge and enhance your decision-making abilities as a manager or business owner with our comprehensive Finance for Non-Financial Managers program.

If you are a manager responsible for making financial decisions or a business-owner, this series of three one-hour webinars will enable you to better understand financial statements and key financial concepts. The aim of the sessions is to enable you to both quantify - and demonstrate - financial business decisions with confidence.

Finance Essentials for Non-Finance Managers Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

The Friday Hub is Shropshire’s biggest, regular, FREE, business networking event. Every Friday 9.15-10.15am

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

If you're going to be in the Shrewsbury area on the 6th October we'd love to see you in person at our hybrid roadshow. We'll be at the University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS). Numbers are limited due to the room size so  so please book your place early on this link:                        Join the Friday Hub In-person (hs-sites.com)

There are plenty of opportunities to meet others and discover the power of sharing and solving together - 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 hear Johnny explaining what the Friday Hub is all about here: https://vimeo.com/734666973/437b29363c

Are you a Shifnal based business owner or entrepreneur?

Then join us for an enlightening session where we will update you on exciting developments taking place in the town.

Find out about the support and funding opportunities available to businesses like yours.

Why attend?

• Gain insights into Shifnal' s plans for growth and initiatives that will shape the towns future
• Find out about the business resources, grants and support available to you as a business
• Network with like-minded businesses and expand your business contacts

Who is it for?

• Shifnal based business owners
• Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Shifnal
• Local professionals interested in community growth and business development

Shifnal Business Networking Tickets, Wed 11 Oct 2023 at 17:30 | Eventbrite

10.00 to 13.00 Business Expo Opens – Visit the many exhibitors who are looking to promote their services and welcome you. 
11.00 to 12.00 Wild Connections - Join us for our Safari Speed Networking - Pre booking required please contact k.riedel@shropshire-chamber.co.uk to book

A list of exhibitors will appear here nearer the time of the event:

It is free of charge to visit the Expo and join the Speed Networking however you do still need to book your place.

Tickets are issued and visitors admitted on the understanding that no canvassing is allowed by non-exhibitors. Visitors suspected of canvassing in contravention of this rule will be asked to leave. This policy is in place to support the exhibitors that have supported this event by purchasing a stand and making the event possible 

Connectin Business Expo - Book to Visit 11th October 2023 (shropshire-chamber.co.uk)

*Fully funded, specialist business advice sessions for business based in the Shropshire Council area*

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 in :

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

One to One Expert Business Advice Sessions - with Shane Stark - Oct 13th Tickets, Shrewsbury | Eventbrite

*Fully funded, specialist business advice sessions for business based in the Shropshire Council area*

Whether you need a sounding board for a new business idea or would like advice on developing an existing one, why not come and talk to one of our experienced advisers?

Come and talk to someone who has run their own business and has helped many other businesses start and grow.

Our advisers can guide you on:

• Finance and Funding
• Start-up support
• Sales & Marketing
• Networking & Events
• Growing your business
• Business Planning
• Making a plan

Expert Business Advice Sessions with Matthew Woodhead - Oct 16 Tickets, Shrewsbury | Eventbrite

Are you looking to grow your small business?

Do you want to develop new products or services that will attract new customers and increase your sales?

If so, then this workshop is for you! We will cover everything you need to know about the new product and service development process, from ideation to market launch.

We will also provide you with the tools and resources you need to bring your new products and services to life.

By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of the new product and service development process, and you will be well on your way to developing new products and services that will grow your business.

From Garage to Glory Tickets, Tue 24 Oct 2023 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

Whilst the use of social media, blogs and video has been growing rapidly over the last few years, there’s another powerful and often overlooked online media channel that businesses can use to engage their audience and build their business – Podcasting.

In this two part programme, which includes an introduction webinar, followed by a practical workshop, Ed will share his knowledge and expertise gained from the radio industry. Leaving you feeling inspired and empowered, and ready to create your own podcast.

Date and Time:

Webinar - Wednesday 25th October, 9:30am

Practical workshop - Wednesday 15th November, 9:30am to 13.00

Podcasting for business - getting started and telling your story Tickets, Wed 25 Oct 2023 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

Are you looking to grow your small business?

Do you want to develop new products or services that will attract new customers and increase your sales?

In today's competitive marketplace, it's more important than ever for small businesses to innovate their business models. Business model innovation is a change in the way a business creates, delivers, and captures value. It can involve changes to the value proposition, the customer segments, the channels, the revenue streams, or the cost structure.

If you're looking to grow your small business, then you need to be thinking about business model innovation. This workshop will teach you how to:

By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of how to innovate your business model and you will be well on your way to growing your business.

Topics Covered

• What is business model innovation?
• Why is business model innovation important for small businesses?
• How to identify opportunities for business model innovation
• How to develop a new business model
• How to implement your new business model

Learn how to Innovate Your Business Model & Stay Ahead of the Competition Tickets, Tue 24 Oct 2023 at 13:00 | Eventbrite

*Fully funded, in person 1-2-1, specialist business advice sessions for business based in the Shropshire Council area*

Seeking expertise to support innovation in your business?

Curious about how innovative problem-solving methods can spark imaginative solutions and turn your concepts into lucrative new opportunities?

Join us for an exclusive innovation event hosted by Black Dog Innovation and the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire.

This is a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses in Shropshire who want to drive innovation, and product, service, and business design.

The session will allow you to have a private 45-minute one-to-one with Zunaid Osman, the founder of Black Dog Innovation.

Expert Innovation Sessions with Zunaid Osman - 27th Oct Tickets, Shrewsbury | Eventbrite