How To
Need to access funding? Battling to recruit the right kind of staff? Want to win an award? We’ve been speaking to a wide array of local businesses who are keen to share their own experiences, helping you to pick your way through a maze of rules, regulations, and red tape.
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Pete ‘The Speaker’ Hill: How to pitch your big idea
The Shropshire-born entrepreneur who conquered TV's Dragons' Den talks about mastering the art of pitching and networking
Knowledge archive
How to write a great grant application
Want to maximise your chances of success? Top 10 tips are offered here by the team from the Marches Growth Hub
Healthy lifestyle = happy and productive business
Lifestyle coach Laura Butler explains why it's more important than ever for employers to prioritise staff welfare and wellbeing
Is your company’s website fit for purpose?
Shaun Carvill, from Clickingmad in Bridgnorth, offers up some top tips for making sure your website is efficient and user-friendly
Five causes of a dysfunctional team
We catch up with Roy Amyes, who has worked closely with Oswestry-based Aico on a number of teambuilding initiatives
How to make networking work for you
Networking really does work - Shropshire Chamber of Commerce CEO Richard Sheehan explains why it's a tried and tested formula
Business Continuity Planning
Dan Ellis, CEO of EPX Technical Services, talks about business continuity planning and its importance.
How to maximise your Instagram activity
Understanding the Instagram algorithm can help you to make the most of the platform and widen your reach, says Sophie Coombs
How we started up: Young Shropshire entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs reveal how and why they have started up three very different Shropshire-based business ventures
Cyber Security – how to protect your business
Daniel Ellis discusses some top tips which businesses can take to protect themselves from a potentially costly cyber attack
How to access finance to grow your business
Access to finance champion for the Marches, Paul Kalinauckas, explains some of the current sources of business funding
How to make best use of your free office space
Has Covid changed the size or type of business space your company requires? Here are some of the key factors you need to consider
How to make your passwords secure
Cyber criminals are lurking, waiting to take advantage of workers who make their log-in details too easy for hackers. Are you secure?
How to maximise your brand profile
Branding expert Carl Jones, from Church Stretton, says he is always learning new things. Here, he runs through his 10 top tips for success
How to improve your brand awareness
Carl Jones, of Branded by Jones in Church Stretton, looks at some of the most important factors when it comes to getting your brand noticed
How to apply for the Queen’s Awards
Getting a royal seal of approval can really make a difference - and this is what you'll need to do, to apply for a coveted award
How to stand out on the high street
Small retailers have faced the biggest challenges with the switch to online shopping and an increasingly crowded marketplace
How to sponsor staff from overseas
Struggling to fill skills gaps in your business? Ikram Malik of Aaron and Partners explains how you can widen your recruitment search
How to make it as a freelancer
Working for yourself can give you the chance to completely shape the work-life balance that suits your personal circumstances
How to protect your business against the unknown
Mitchell Gough of Q Financial Services says the need to protect our businesses against the unexpected has never been greater
Business awards can bring rich rewards
Awards are a great way to shout about your company, increase brand awareness, and set you apart from competitors, says Ruth Martin
