Your guide to our unmissable events this January

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Your guide to our unmissable events and workshops this January

Goals 2025

Kickstart 2025 with expert-led webinars and interactive workshops.  These digital events are packed with insights to help you stay ahead and achieve your business goals. 

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot without delay.


How to build your Brand through Story, Social, and great Photography - 15th Jan

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*Open to Shropshire businesses*

  • Date: 15th January 2025
  • Venue: Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
  • Fee: £25  (which includes cost of lunch, refreshments and 3 portrait images)

Ready to tell your brand story in a way that truly connects?

Amplify Your Brand is here to help you do just that. 

This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone looking create scroll-stopping visuals and craft narrative that captures hearts and builds trust.  You will pick takeaway practical tips, explore creative ideas, and learn how to make your brand stand out on social media.

Your ticket price includes networking, lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

Key Takeaways

  •  Bespoke feedback and strategy for your social media 
  • A clear plan to develop your brand story 
  • 3 portrait images set against the backdrop of Shrewsbury Museum

AMPLIFY YOUR BRAND - STORY, SOCIAL, PHOTOGRAPHY, STRATEGY Tickets, Wed 15 Jan 2025 at 09:00 | Eventbrite


AI-Enhanced Bid Writing: Less Pain, More Gain - 16th Jan

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Register for our three-part webinar series to master AI tools for successful bid, tender, and grant applications.

AI-Enhanced Bid Writing: Less Pain, More Gain Tickets, Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Hosted by Richard Moreland and Marjorie McPherson of RTFQ-ATFQ Limited, who bring over 30 years of expertise in creating winning applications, these sessions will equip you with practical skills to leverage AI effectively.

Learn how to combine cutting-edge tools with your business knowledge to improve your chances of success in bids, tenders, and grants.

What You’ll Learn

Workshop 1: 16th January

  • Explore how to use AI to identify the best bid, tender, and grant opportunities for your business.
  • Discover what's coming in the UK Procurement Act 2025 and how it affects applications.

Workshop 2: 23rd January

  • Master AI-driven tools to analyse application criteria and efficiently complete standard documentation.

Workshop 3: 30th January

  • Learn techniques to draft compelling responses tailored to specific requirements using AI-supported methods.

Key Benefits for Your Business

  • Gain practical insights into using AI to streamline the application process.
  • Save time and reduce costs in planning and writing your applications.
  • Create higher-quality submissions that increase your chances of success.

Commitment: To get the most from this programme, we encourage participants to attend all three sessions.

Reserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your bid-writing process.

AI-Enhanced Bid Writing: Less Pain, More Gain Tickets, Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite


Digital Futures: What's coming in 2025 - 22nd Jan

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*Open to businesses in the Shropshire Council area *

With the emergence of generative AI tools and AI powered search engines, rapid changes across the major social platforms and major changes to the Google algorithm, there has never been such a rapid time of change in digital marketing. In this highly practical session, award winning speaker, author and podcaster, Daniel Rowles, will guide you through the latest trends, techniques and tools you need to look out for in 2025.

What is included?

  • Latest AI updates
  • Generative Search
  • Search Engine Optimisation Updates
  • Social platforms Updates
  • Email Trends and Insights

Digital Futures: What's coming in 2025 Tickets, Wed 22 Jan 2025 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

This initiative is fully funded by the UK Government through the Shropshire Council UK Shared Prosperity Fund.


New Year, New Venture: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? - 28th Jan

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Delivered in partnership with The British Business Bank and our start-up support specialists this in-person workshop is your opportunity to take that all-important first step with experts guiding you through the process.

 They will take you through all the 'start-up' essentials including:

  • Starting my own business - what makes a successful business? Do I have the skills, enthusiasm and passion?
  • Choosing the right business structure affects how much tax you pay, raising funds, how much paperwork is needed etc. So choosing the right balance of legal protections and benefits is key.
  • Creating a business model, mission and vision, the importance of strategy (business, technology, sales and marketing), capacity and capability.
  • What is a cashflow? How does it work? How can I fund my start up business?
  • Who are my customers? Where are they? The basics of marketing and market research
  • What support is available to you through the Shropshire Growth Hub

New Year, New Venture: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? Tickets, Tue 28 Jan 2025 at 09:30 | Eventbrite


Marketing Masterclass | Create Your Winning Marketing Plan - 31st Jan

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*Open to Businesses in the Shropshire Council area only*

This full-day workshop has been designed to empower you to own your marketing in 2025, have a plan you feel in control of, and feel ready and able to grow your business. You will leave the workshop with your own marketing plan, bespoke to your business.

What we will cover:

  • Customer trends for 2025 and how to talk our customers’ language
  • Digital landscape – how to leverage the power of social media, email, AI, and digital communication in 2025
  • Understanding your best marketing channels and funnels
  • How to create a marketing plan for 2025 that works for you

The final session of the day will be designed to enable you to create your own bespoke marketing plan for 2025.

Marketing Masterclass | Create Your Winning Marketing Plan Tickets, Fri 31 Jan 2025 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

This initiative is fully funded by the UK Government through the Shropshire Council UK Shared Prosperity Fund.