Business networking in Shropshire. We're a group of individuals representing local businesses throughout Shrewsbury, Telford and Shropshire. While we're all seriously-minded about our businesses, and members of this group primarily to generate opportunities, we're also a perfectly normal bunch who enjoy each others company in a social environment too - often taking part in some great fund raising events or just heading out for a jolly!

Dedicated to sharing opportunities, knowledge and expertise, Shropshire Chamber is a dynamic member-led organisation that is firmly committed to positively impacting the local economy, and supports a network of more than 750 county-based businesses, strengthening their position in the region, ensuring their voices are heard, and providing useful connections and valuable access to new ideas and innovations. Telford: Trevithick House, Stafford Park 4, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BA.Shrewsbury: Chamber House, 5 Henry Close, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3TJ

Telford offers businesses fast, responsive and bespoke solutions to help you achieve your business goals. With high quality, ready-to-go land thats cost effective in a central location; multi-million pound investment in infrastructure, workforce and tailored business support its an unrivaled place for doing business.

Stretton Internet is an established web design company that offers a range of affordable web design services to any individual, organisation or business. Our reputation has been built by consistently producing sites that are attractive, excellent from a technical perspective and affordable for individuals, organisations and businesses. We will produce an effective website design package that is ideal for you. Whether you are an individual needing a basic website of a few pages, or a business requiring an effective marketing tool, Stretton Internet has the experience to deliver, on time and on budget.

How can you access funding? In Shropshire we have a proactive approach to helping companies secure the right finance for their business. We would be delighted to hear from you so why not get in touch?Our team can offer a whole range of advice ranging from finance, to premises and from networking to education. Whatever the query, our dedicated team will try and help. You can get in touch either by calling us on +44 (0)1743 257777 or email us at invest@shropshire.gov.uk.

Shropshire Council's website contains a section dedicated to helping local business whether you are trading already or starting up. It includes links to the services that they provide but also other useful business support organisations in the county.

Federation of Small Businesses are experts in business. Formed in 1974, we are a non-profit making and non-political organisation whose member base covers the length and breadth of the UK. Our aim is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. We realise this aim by offering our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and powerful voice in government, influencing the decisions that affect their businesses.

Shropshire Business might be a great place to raise awareness of your new business. It is an editorially-led magazine and they are keen to hear from you, though 'the inclusion or articles or comment columns cannot be guaranteed and is always at the Editors discretion'!

Free Start Up Support in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Free Start Up Masterclass - Your best first step...Small groups of likeminded people working togetherExperienced personal coaches to help you get startedNew intake every week start whenever youre readyFlexibility (Choose from Monday Evening, Wednesday or Saturday mornings)Open to any residents of Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin who want to start a businessFunded by Telford & Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.

Offering face-to-face advice on business grants, loans and support available for Shropshire businesses regardless of size or sector, from pre-start to established businesses. The Marches Growth Hub, Shropshire is located at Battlefield Enterprise Park providing easy access to the M54/A49 with free car parking on-site. We are offering FREE virtual one-to-one business support meetings by appointment.You can contact the team by phone or email Monday to Friday between 10.00 16.00. Businesses based in the Shropshire Council area can access free online one-to-one sessions with our team of business specialists.

FSB Shropshire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire is the local branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). It was formed in 1974 as the National Federation of Self Employed and represents the interests of small and medium-sized businesses locally and nationally. They offer a great package tailored to your needs if you are thinking about starting a business in the area. Contact: Angela Fitch Development Manager Angela.Fitch@fsb.org.uk

As dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate business professionals we are proud to be recognised as exemplars of excellence. We work in collaboration to support and empower each other and our business community, and are firmly committed to positively impacting our local economy. Patrons are - and will remain - a true Showcase for Shropshire. Address: Trevithick House, Stafford Park 4, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BA

Creative web design and marketing consultancy in Shropshire Marketing Shropshire is a full service marketing and website design company in Shropshire. In a nutshell this means we can handle all aspects of your marketing, including marketing strategy, branding, website design and development, e-commerce, search engine optimisation, advertising and PR, social media and design and print. As our name suggests, we do all things marketing in Shropshire. So, rather than deal with one company to design your logo, someone else to develop your website, and another company to design and print your business cards and brochure, we can manage everything under one roof, making it easier and more cost effective for you. Or, you can simply ask Marketing Shropshire to help in the areas where you would like most assistance, like revamping your website or managing your Google Adwords Campaign. Marketing Shropshire is a not-for-profit company which means that any surplus we earn can only be used to promote Shropshire and benefit the local economy. So if your business uses Marketing Shropshire you can enhance your own brand by telling your customers that you are supporting investment in Shropshire. Our clients range from sole traders and SMEs in Shropshire to large businesses, organisations and local authorities, including Shropshire Council. You can see some of our client work in our portfolio and read what our clients have to say in Marketing Shropshire customer testimonials on our website, www.marketingshropshire.com Here at Marketing Shropshire we build lots of websites and develop marketing plans for all sorts of clients, and like our customers each website and marketing plan is different and unique. But big or small every website and marketing project matters as much to us as it does to them. If you are starting your own business in Shropshire, contact Marketing Shropshire for support and advice from our experienced and friendly team. Marketing Shropshire Grove House 8 St. Julians Friars Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1XL

The Shropshire Business Board is a business-led, joint private and public sector Board. Its main purpose is to be responsible with Shropshire Council and partners for the joint delivery of the new Shropshire Economic Growth Strategy and to act as ambassadors for the County. The Board also provides challenge to the Council and will bring the voice of all businesses across Shropshire to the table to assist the Council to be as business friendly as possible.