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Browse clippings of Good2Great in the news
Since 2007 we have served our local community in three key ways:
✓ Help local companies to grow,
✓ Help individuals to start new businesses
✓ Work with local communities to improve their local high streets.
Below, we’ve listed links to coverage in the local media so you can get a flavour of the sort of things we like to do…
[If you are a member of the local media – thank you for the great work you do and for helping us to share the good news and opportunities for local businesses to grow and thrive].
A free weekly networking club is bringing together hundreds of businesses from across Shropshire every Friday.
The Friday Hub, a collaboration between Bridgnorth-based business consultancy Good2Great and the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire, is proving to be a huge success.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/11/30/friday-hub-bringing-hundreds-of-businesses-together/
Oct 06, 2021
A Shropshire man has launched new bike business Carbon Electra, a mobile cycle and e-bike repair and maintenance service, specialising in repairing a wide range of cycles.
“I am aiming to be the county’s number one bike repair service,” said Dan Smith of Wellington, who completed a European Regional Development Fund Marches ‘Start-up’ course delivered by Bridgnorth-based business consultants Good2Great.
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/10/06/dans-on-track-with-new-bike-business/
Sep 21, 2021
Kim Ralph has taken the plunge to start a new business called ‘The Ludlow Flower Farmer’, offering pesticide-free, eco-wrapped natural arrangements.
“I grow, forage and arrange garden flowers and hedgerow gatherings and I’m pleased to say my unusual bouquets are proving a hit with discerning customers who shop locally, care about the environment and value fresh flowers of good provenance,” said Kim.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/09/21/flower-farming-firm-is-blooming/
SEP 13, 2021
A Telford woman has launched a new company which aims to help others lead a healthier life. Colleen Mullarkey was prompted to set up the ‘Nourish Holistic Wellbeing’ brand after her own weight loss experience.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Business Magazine at: https://www.shropshirebiz.com/news/Holistic-health-help-for-women
AUG 20, 2021
A new Shropshire enterprise that will help people with disabilities to become more creative has just been launched in Whitchurch.
Hazel Hanslip, who previously worked in further education with young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities, is behind the new ‘Make Create Social’ initiative. “We aim to develop wellbeing through learning contemporary and traditional arts and crafts, focusing on a specific skill and project each session,” explained Hazel, who completed a ‘Start up” programme run by Bridgnorth-based business consultants Good2Great.
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/08/20/new-creative-enterprise-launches-in-whitchurch/
A new sustainable retail outlet is hoping for a bright future as it celebrates two milestones.
The Little Green Pantry is the first zero waste shop in Wellington and the 100th to ‘graduate’ from a business support programme run by Bridgnorth consultancy Good2Great.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/07/20/double-milestone-for-green-foodstore/
Jul 09, 2021
Members of a business club that was launched 15 months ago have met for the first time in person.
Bridgnorth-based consultancy Good2Great set up the ‘Shropshire Growth Club’ in April of last year to help county companies look beyond lockdown.
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/07/16/shropshire-growth-club-members-meet-face-to-face/
A new sustainable retail outlet in Wellington is set to hit two important milestones.
The Little Green Pantry will become the first zero-waste shop in Wellington and the 100th to ‘graduate’ from a business support programme in the county. Keli King decided to launch the venture in a bid to reduce plastic and help people become more environmentally friendly.
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/07/09/new-business-to-become-first-zero-waste-shop-in-wellington/
Jun 14, 2021
A Shropshire woman is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to running a company.
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/06/14/norma-shows-age-is-no-barrier-in-business/
Business booming for Telford sweets shop
Jun 11, 2021
A traditional Shropshire sweets shop is gearing up for a busy Father’s Day this year, with special gifts being in high demand.
Carol Russell, who runs the retro shop in Madeley, said that families were making a special effort this year as they were able to get together at last.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/madeley/2021/06/11/business-booming-for-telford-sweets-shop/
BBC Midlands Today Start Up News Feature
Jun 09, 2021
BBC Midlands Today featured Good2Great start up support. The clip includes an interview with Sally Themans, Stephanie & Luke Boxall of Worm Soil and Stuart McWhirter of Mac’s Dog Salon
Watch the full clip here:
https://soapbox.wistia.com/videos/dH6kSH275p
Liz is sailing ahead with new sustainable business
May 18, 2021
A Shropshire woman’s love of sailing has led her to build a business selling sustainable products.
Liz Senior, who lives near Shifnal, has won numerous national sailing trophies and has a passion for the ocean.
She has now launched a new firm, LS Branding, selling eco-friendly promotional merchandise,
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/05/14/pair-get-down-to-earth-with-worm-farm-venture
Pair get down to earth with worm farm venture
May 14, 2021
A couple who moved to south Shropshire to escape the stresses of London life are now leading a more down-to-earth existence by running a worm farm.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/05/14/pair-get-down-to-earth-with-worm-farm-venture/
Sam bucks the trend with new business
May 06, 2021
A local woman is bucking the trend by opening a new retail business which is bringing together talented artists and craftspeople from across the county.
Sam Preston has launched Canvas and Clay in Ellesmere, a shop showcasing original work from local people as well as gifts, homeware products and greeting cards with a ‘Shropshire meets Scandi’ feel.
Read full article via Oswestry Life:
https://www.oswestry.life/article/sam-bucks-the-trend-with-new-business/
Warm messages welcoming visitors back to Shropshire town
Apr 29, 2021
A Shropshire town is springing into life after lockdown, with warm welcome messages appearing on the streets.
Brightly coloured stickers and banners have been placed around Wellington as part of a campaign to bring people back to the town.
Wellington Town Council, which supports Love Wellington, has fully got behind the initiative.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/04/29/warm-messages-welcoming-visitors-back-to-shropshire-town/
Engineering expert launches new business
Apr 15, 2021
A former aircraft engineer and medical device scientist has launched a new business with the aim of helping customers to solve tricky engineering challenges.
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/04/15/engineering-expert-launches-new-business/
100th business to benefit from support
Apr 13, 2021
A free programme aimed at helping Shropshire and Telford business people to develop their skills and expertise to get their new business ideas off the ground has reached an important milestone.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/04/13/100th-business-to-benefit-from-support/
Friday hub marks 12-month anniversary with new networking record
Mar 23, 2021
A virtual networking event set up at the start of the first lockdown to help businesses across the Marches during the pandemic has been such a success it is now the biggest of its kind in the region.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/03/23/friday-hub-marks-12-month-anniversary-with-new-networking-record/
Shropshire business club spawns successful partnerships
Mar 02, 2021
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
Beth’s new flower business is blooming
Feb 22, 2021
By: Shropshire Live Business
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/02/22/beths-new-flower-business-is-blooming/
Bridgnorth gets crafty with national campaign
Feb 10, 2021
A new campaign is aiming to lift the spirits of people in Bridgnorth by encouraging them to get creative.
The Hope Springs Eternal movement is fast becoming a national trend and is being embraced by the people of the town. Sally Themans, who runs the Love Bridgnorth promotional initiative, said that she was encouraging all residents and businesses to take part.
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/bridgnorth-entertainment/2021/02/10/bridgnorth-gets-crafty-with-national-campaign/
First class help for new tutoring business
Jan 29, 2021
By: Shropshire Live Business
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/01/29/first-class-help-for-new-tutoring-business/
New innovation will help entrepreneurs
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/01/26/new-innovation-will-help-entrepreneurs/
Faith’s new business is riding high for 2021
Jan 4, 2021
By: Shropshire Live Business
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/01/04/faiths-new-business-is-riding-high-for-2021/
Bridgnorth company commended by British Chamber of Commerce
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/11/13/bridgnorth-company-commended-by-british-chamber-of-commerce/
Friday Zoom Networking Events To Continue Following Success
Oct 29, 2020
By: Shropshire Live Business
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2020/10/29/friday-zoom-networking-events-to-continue-following-success/
Shops raising the baas to promote Wellington
Oct 20, 2020
Love Wellington, the campaign to promote the town, has launched a “Lost Sheep of Wellington” initiative which will create a treasure hunt featuring sheep in shop windows around Wellington in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Sally Themans of Love Wellington said: “We all know the Christmas story of the shepherds visiting the…
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
Highly-praised Friday Hub returns to help businesses
Oct 13, 2020By: Shropshire Star Business
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/10/13/highly-praised-friday-hub-returns-to-help-businesses/
Bridgnorth cafe which closed due to coronavirus pandemic reopens as green sustainable shop
Sep 26, 2020By: Shropshire Star Business
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/09/26/bridgnorth-cafe-which-closed-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-reopens-as-green-sustainable-shop/
Good2Great’s experts to share secrets of making money
Jun 19, 2020
A growth hub guru will share some of the secrets of making money at a special business event in Telford.
Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2019/06/19/good2greats-experts-to-share-secrets-of-making-money/
Bridgnorth businesswomen up for awards over work during coronavirus crisis
Jul 15, 2020By: Shropshire Star Business
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/06/30/start-up-programme-adapts-for-virtual-world/
Start-up programme adapts for virtual world
Jun 30, 2020By: Shropshire Star Business
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/06/30/start-up-programme-adapts-for-virtual-world/
Growth club aiming to help firms through lockdown
Jun 2, 2020By: Shropshire Star Business
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/06/02/growth-club-aiming-to-help-firms-through-lockdown/
Let's Get Local campaign launched
May 28, 2020By: Shropshire Business Magazine
Read the full article via The Shropshire Business Magazine at: https://www.shropshirebiz.com/news/Lets-get-local-campaign-launched
Talking strategy: podcast with our editor
Apr 15, 2020By: Shropshire Business Magazine
Read the full article via The Shropshire Business Magazine at: https://www.shropshirebiz.com/news/carl-jones-podcast
Businesswoman wins accountancy award
Mar 31, 2020By: Shropshire Star Business
Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2020/03/31/businesswoman-wins-accountancy-award/
CORONAVIRUS: A helping hand for businesses during lockdown
Mar 18, 2020By: Shropshire Business Magazine
Read the full article via The Shropshire Business Magazine at: https://www.shropshirebiz.com/features-and-analysis/bulletin-board-advice
Business guru shares valuable advice
Oct 24, 2019By: Shropshire Business Magazine
Read the full article via The Shropshire Business Magazine at: https://www.shropshirebiz.com/news/Guru-shares-sales-advice
Business roadshow to come to Hereford
Jul 03, 2019
By: Herefordshire Times
Read the full article via Hereford Times at: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/17746288.business-roadshow-come-hereford/
How and why to choose a business coach
Jun 20, 2019By: Shropshire Business Magazine
Read the full article via The Shropshire Business Magazine at: https://www.shropshirebiz.com/features-and-analysis/business-coach-feature
From the classroom to canine care
May 23, 2019By: Shropshire Business Magazine
Read the full article via The Shropshire Business Magazine at: https://www.shropshirebiz.com/news/Canine-care-centre-launched
New support for businesses launched in Herefordshire
Apr 05, 2017
By: Herefordshire Times
Read the full article via Hereford Times at: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/15206094.new-support-for-businesses-launched-in-herefordshire/
Government minister praises Bridgnorth's 'excellent example'
Mar 12, 2016By: BBC Radio Shropshire
Get stuffed! Herefordshire woman's unusual career choice
Sep 06, 2013
By: Herefordshire Times
Read the full article via Hereford Times at: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/10656105.get-stuffed-herefordshire-womans-unusual-career-choice/
