It was fantastic to meet so many local people at Business Boost in Market Drayton, delivered in partnership with Shropshire Growth Hub at Market Drayton Library.
As Make It Market Drayton, our aim is always to support local businesses and entrepreneurs, and this event showed just how much appetite there is for advice, reassurance and practical support within the town. Throughout the afternoon we spoke with business owners, people thinking about starting up, and others exploring how to grow an idea alongside their current job.
Alongside the Shropshire Growth Hub team, we had the opportunity to talk to experts covering leadership, marketing, funding and start-up support. Many conversations focused on understanding which digital skills are most useful, how to approach funding for new or future premises, and how to take the first steps towards turning an idea into a viable business.
The Shropshire Growth Hub offers free, fully funded support and guidance, and it was great to see local people making the most of the chance to ask questions, explore options and find out what help is available beyond the event itself.
A Great Place to Do Business
Events like this reinforce why Market Drayton is a great place to do business. There is a strong network of support available locally, much of it completely free, and designed to help businesses at every stage — from first ideas through to growth and expansion.
If you are interested in starting a business but are not sure where to begin, or if you are already trading and want to strengthen what you do, there is plenty of support available right here in the town.
Coming Up: Free Business Training in 2026
Building on the success of Business Boost in Market Drayton, our first training session of 2026 will focus on one of the most common challenges local businesses face — social media.
Social Media That Works For Your Business
📅 Wednesday 21 January 2026
🕙 10am – 12 noon
📍 Market Drayton Town Council, Town Hall
Social media can be a powerful way to connect with customers, showcase products and promote events, without spending hours online. This practical workshop will focus on using the many platforms available in a way that works for your business.
These training sessions are delivered by experts from Digital Online Brand CIC and are funded by Market Drayton Town Council, making them free to attend. The aim is to support local businesses and entrepreneurs to start and grow, attract more customers, and support the local economy.
If you are just starting out, or looking to develop your business further, get in touch and keep an eye out for more free training and networking opportunities happening each month in Market Drayton.
