Shropshire Enterprise e-News June 2010

Shropshire Enterprise e-News June 2010

	WELCOME TO ENTERPRISE NEWS CONTENT in this issue: FREE start-up and web courses at ENTERPRISE HQ in Coalport - only 10 places at each; booking is vital; Workhubs 2010.
	RECOGNISE ANYBODY? Yes that’s Hollie, Brian, Kathryn & Mike at EHQ in Coalport. Hollie is on a panel at the first conference in the UK on the topic of ‘smart workspace’. EHQ is acknowledged as a pioneer in this brave new world of work and our local entrepreneurs have long realised that an efficient and economic way to run a business is by NOT having their own commercial premises to worry about! Strap line being ‘we run the office, you run your business’! We have one small serviced office/studio left until later in the year - its £350 per month - call Lorraine to book a viewing if you’re interested in working at the hub with us. 01952 580745
	WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ENTERPRISE HQ? NEW BROCHURE LAUNCHED Outlining new membership options - we’ve redesigned to help new businesses come into our ‘fold’ and benefit from free on line presence for their business so we now have three options GOLD - 10 visits to EHQ a month [works out at £2 a time!] SILVER - 10 visits a year. BRONZE - one FREE visit a year and free online ads The brochure was a design masterpiece by ADAM of ALPHAGRAPHICS, our in-house print, design and communications professionals. We’re not just saying this because they’re in the building - but they are a JOY to work with and the prices are keen as mustard.
	JELLY DAYS Casual monthly co-working events, where homeworkers, freelancers, small business owners and office based people who want a change of environment once in a while can get together with their laptops to have a change from their usual working environment, meet some new people and work together in a social environment. Jelly is a mixture of work, chat, sharing ideas, helping others with business issues, passing on tips and even collaborating on the birth of new projects. EHQ is the home of the founding SHROPSHIRE JELLY organised by Jan Minihane and with the 509 slot launched this month by DEREK HOUGHTON. To book a place, fastest way is to contact Jan via Twitter http://twitter.com/JanMinihane
	YUM..YUM.. FOOD AND DRINK NEWS Bruce McMichael from TASTE SHROPSHIRE is now a director / advisor on our Board, we are delighted to be working with Bruce - watch this space for news on ‘new markets’ coming soon to Telford towns. Any interest in new markets advance news - please email Fay on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it And…Yolanda has been baking CHOCOLATE BROWNIES which have been much enjoyed - Wednesdays at EHQ to savour this delight!
	EHQ Coalport, what a place to work… coming soon… A sewing machine corner…
	WORLD HERITAGE SITE NEWS Enterprise HQ is located within a World Heritage Site The Ironbridge Gorge is a World Heritage Site famous for ‘human creative genius’. In that same spirit The Gorge celebrates & supports modern-day entrepreneurship, the valley is home to our landmark business centre and we have sales opportunities for you over the coming year which include: Ironbridge Christmas Market is being launched this year and expects to see 2,000 Christmas carol singers and shoppers. Sales stalls in prime locations are available if you would like details, please email SONIA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	GLOBAL TRADE NEWS Did you know that if you want help with taking a product to overseas markets the Consulates in every country are in a position to help! Give them a call - check it out - it’s the most underused service ever devised by a British Government - and now we all need to venture into markets where ‘the money is’ . Please let us know your export/global trade stories - we are putting together an event in November on just this topic…..
	AND FINALLY: Our regular motivational quote: Pressure creates diamonds.

We hope your business continues to prosper and that we see you very soon!
The E Team at Enterprise HQ
High Street, Coalport, The Ironbridge Gorge, Telford TF8 7HT