Article shared by Shropshire Growth HUB: Shropshire Businesses Encouraged to Access Free Business Support and Resources

The Shropshire Growth Hub is your go-to resource for a wide range of support available to businesses in Shropshire.

Whether you're a pre-start, sole trader, or an established company, the Shropshire Growth Hub offers face-to-face advice on business grants, loans, and other support tailored to your business needs.

Anna Sadler, Shropshire Growth Hub Officer, shares, “We regularly assist between 70 and 150 businesses each month, whether over the phone, through events, or in sessions with our specialist consultants. Everything we do is fully funded. Businesses can also subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest support available.”

The weekly newsletter is packed with valuable information, including details about free events, networking opportunities, funding notifications, key initiatives, and support opportunities such as one-on-one sessions with business advisors and start-up advice. Subscribers are also alerted to the Growth Hub’s ‘Let’s do business in…’ series, an outreach programme where the team and advisors meet the business community face-to-face in market towns.

“Sometimes people just drop by for a cup of tea and to chat about a business challenge they’re facing. If we can’t solve it ourselves, we usually know someone who can!” adds Anna.

If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do so at www.shropshire.gov.uk/subscribe . Simply specify ‘business’ when asked for your choices. The newsletter typically goes out on a Tuesday, so if you haven’t received it by midweek, be sure to check your junk or spam folders.

For more information about the Shropshire Growth Hub, visit Business Support – Invest in Shropshire

Additionally, the Shropshire Growth Hub offers a comprehensive guide to starting and growing your business. Check out the "Build Your Business: Key Steps to Start-Up Success" for essential tips and resources to help you on your entrepreneurial journey.

Another fantastic resource available through the Shropshire Growth Hub is the Business Boost 360 programme. This initiative provides a holistic approach to business support, offering a 360-degree view of your business needs. It includes fully funded 6 hours specialist support, personalised advice, access to expert consultants, designed to help your business thrive. Whether you need help with marketing, finance, operations, or strategic planning, Business Boost 360 has you covered.

By leveraging these free resources and support, Shropshire businesses can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to grow your business with the help of the Shropshire Growth Hub.