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Export help at hand as Transition deadline looms

A new programme of expert events to help businesses across Shropshire prepare for change following the UK's exit from the EU is being launched later this month.

November 11th, 2020

Week long online festival on the fringe of cyber security

Businesses are being invited to take part in one of the UK's biggest online cyber events this month being delivered by the team behind Hereford's Cyber Quarter - Midlands Centre for Cyber Security.

November 11th, 2020

New networking group launched for plastics supply chain

A new network for businesses with an interest in plastics has been launched in the region. […]

November 6th, 2020

Government extends Furlough to March

Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021.

November 5th, 2020

Increased support for the self-employed across the UK

To reflect the recent changes to the furlough scheme, the UK-wide Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be made more generous - with self-employed individuals receiving 80% of their average trading profits for November.

November 3rd, 2020

Boost your online presence with small business webinars

Are you a small business in Shropshire looking to grow? If so, a series of free webinars starring two of the best-known names in the industry will help you overcome challenges and flourish.

November 2nd, 2020

Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced

People and businesses across the UK are being provided with additional financial support as part of […]

November 2nd, 2020

Deep-Dive Sales Workshops to Help Boost Your Business

It has never been more important for businesses to focus on growing revenue and a series of webinars have been launched to help.

October 29th, 2020

Southern European export opportunities on offer at roadshow

Businesses from across the Marches are being given the chance to explore new export opportunities in […]

October 29th, 2020

Export Academy will help small businesses conquer new markets

A new programme to help give small businesses the skills, knowledge and confidence to export around […]

October 29th, 2020

SME manufacturers invited to pinpoint the support required for economic recovery

The organisers behind England's largest SME manufacturing survey are urging companies in the Marches to take part in their latest report, which will aim to pinpoint the exact type of financial support firms need to recover from Covid-19.

October 28th, 2020

New chair sought for Marches Growth Hub

The search is on for a new person to lead the region's one-stop business advice service.

October 27th, 2020