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If you run a business in Shropshire or if you are thinking of setting up a new business in Shropshire we hope that you will find this site both interesting and useful.

 

It has been designed to help you find local firms and business support organisations who will be happy to give you friendly advice as well as provide the services that you may need.

 

You can search countywide in this section or select local area...

 

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Local Firms

Although there are plenty of online business directories, it can sometimes be quite difficult to find LOCAL companies who are genuinely keen to support you. For example if you are based in Shropshire, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Shropshire who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

 

Shropshire Business Advice & Support | Shropshire Accountants | Banking & Finance | Commercial Property | Shropshire Design | Shropshire Networking Clubs | Shropshire Printers | Sales & Marketing | Shropshire Web Design | Website Optimisation | Local Directory.

 

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Shropshire business pages, but we have also created an extensive library of general business information to help give your business the best chance of success. The answers to 100's of the most frequently asked business questions can be found, including..

 

Q. Starting A New Business - What are the key considerations before I start?

Q. Starting A New Business - Should I buy an existing business?

Q. Running A Small Business - Why is it important to have a business plan?

Q. Running A Small Business - What is marketing?

Q. Small Business Funding - How can I raise start up capital?

 

 

See the Start Your Own Business home page for a full list of subjects covered.

 

USEFUL SHROPSHIRE BUSINESS WEBSITES

 

  Business Link Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information. It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you.
| http://www.businesslink.gov.uk | 0845 600 9 006
  Federation of Small Business Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000 members across 33 regions. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. Regional office: FSB FREEPOST SWC 4117, PERSHORE WR10 3ZD
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01386 750032
  Learning and Skills Council - Shropshire. The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.
| http://www.lsc.gov.uk | 0845 019 4190
  Shropshire Chamber of Commerce. The Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has a mission. That mission is to ensure that all of its members will have that crucial competitive edge over its non-members. This can be delivered to our members because we: Provide value added services that improve profitability; Ease the burden of legislation for members; Provide inter-trading and networking opportunities; Champion the cause of local business at local, regional and national level; Motivate member businesses to grow by the provision of support services to facilitate that growth.
| http://www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk | 01952 208 200
  Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Education Business Partnership Is a not for profit social enterprise which facilitates partnerships between education and business in the geographical area covered by Shropshire County Council and the Borough of Telford & Wrekin Council.

| http://www.shropshire-ebp.co.uk | 01952 388 600

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