To watch the various presentations and interviews from this year’s event please click on the links below:

“We’re taking the ‘Ssh’ out of Shropshire”. Chief Executive Andy Begley opens this year’s Business Leaders’ Breakfast

Shropshire 2050 with Assistant Director Economy and Place,Shropshire Council

Tracy Woods,Key Account and Inward Investment Manager, talks with Carl Jones about the work of the Shrophire Economic Partnership (SEP) 

Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Latest Updates on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Access slides, presentations and other resources here: Event Resources – Invest in Shropshire

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

Don't miss out, only a couple of appointments left.

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
• Strategy

These 45-minute sessions are fully funded through the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire.

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

Expert Business Advice Sessions with Matthew Woodhead - Nov 8 Tickets, Shrewsbury | Eventbrite

Expert Business Advice Sessions with Matthew Woodhead - Dec 5 Tickets, Shrewsbury | Eventbrite

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

Only a few appointments left.

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 - Nov 21st Tickets, Shrewsbury | Eventbrite

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

Booking up fast, last few slots remaining.

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

Expert Marketing Advice Sessions with Louise Welsby - Nov 7th Tickets, Shrewsbury | Eventbrite

Expert Marketing Advice Sessions with Louise Welsby - Dec 5th Tickets, Bridgnorth | 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

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

Recognising innovations vital role in shaping the success of small businesses is key.  These events are dedicated to providing you with the insights and strategies you need to navigate these exciting opportunities.

Check out our upcoming innovation events, hosted by Stuart Hartley.

Innovate Your Marketing: Stay Ahead of the Competition - Marches Growth Hub

Measuring the success of innovation - Marches Growth Hub

From Garage to Glory - Marches Growth Hub

Learn how to Innovate Your Business Model & Stay Ahead of the Competition - Marches Growth Hub

Undertaking workplace disciplinary procedures in a fair and reasonable way is crucial to reaching sound decisions and preventing costly claims.

This session aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage the process from initial investigation to potential hearing.

The session will cover:

• Planning for an investigation
• Collecting and evaluating evidence
• Writing the report and preparing for hearing
• Conducting a fair hearing
• Legal background and factors to consider in decision making

Who is this course for?

• This course is for managers, supervisors and team leaders who want to develop understanding and gain confidence in managing disciplinary matters safely and effectively.

Cost: £99 per person

Venue: Shrewsbury Town Football Club

Handling Workplace Disciplinary matters with confidence, 16 Nov 23 - TLC Shrewsbury (yarringtonevents.co.uk)

Dealing with work related stress

HSE’s statistics show 914,000 workers were suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2021/22, the cause of 17 million working days lost in this period.

Employers have a legal duty to ensure risks of stress and mental ill health are factored into health and safety risk assessments and acted upon.   

HSE's guidance for managing stress at work includes:

• information about a stress risk assessment
• our Talking Toolkit, which can help structure conversations with workers to help prevent stress at work

HSE's Working Minds campaign aims to help businesses prevent work-related stress in 5 steps, bringing together practical tools and resources.