Good2Great

06/03/2026

Well done to the amazing Beth Heath and her fab team at Shropshire Festivals for another great Shropshire Business Festival yesterday at the International Centre in Telford.

So good to connect with so many friends - old and new - in the business community.

All rounded off with a brilliant evening of chat compared by Carl Jones and celebrating 10 years of Shropshire Business - magazine and website and all things wonderful about our county.

Still feeling warm and fuzzy… what place to live and work . How lucky we are .

18/02/2026

We’ve been proud to support the magistracy for many years with one of our staff members being a sitting JP in Shropshire. Being a magistrate is a brilliant thing to do and supports our rich and diverse society whilst giving fascinating and crucial experience and life skills to those involved.
Would recommend anyone, from all walks of life, apply.

18/02/2026

Always always love seeing our amazing startups growing and being brilliant. And we’re particularly proud that Kaye Kayehdesigns has now been sharing her experiences and knowledge with the next generation of new entrepreneurs. Full circle ⭕️.

Social Media Design Tip...

If you want Instant connection with your audience - use real photos.

Show your face, your space, and your personality!

People don’t just want to follow a logo - they want to connect with the person behind the brand.

Authenticity builds trust, and trust is what gets clients through the door.

Brand photography is brilliant for this! a simple, honest, nicely lit photo will stop the scroll far better than a generic AI graphic ever will. Your audience wants you, not a polished robot version of you.

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18/02/2026

Fantastic to see one of the businesses That Little Bookshop that we supported as part of the High Street Boost programme with Stafford Borough Council as a top finalist! 📚📖📗

Oh my!! How do I put this?
Along with 8 other fabulous independent bookshops in the Midlands, That Little Bookshop has been selected as a Regional Finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year 2026.

Wow, I am speechless, thank you to you all for your support in making our dream a reality, what an incredible way to celebrate 6 months since opening. I might be on cloud 9 all day today....

Congratulations and good luck to other the other regional finalists. You are all amazing!

26/01/2026

We’ve just wrapped up another workshop supporting local business owners on their start-up journey. It was amazing to see so many new entrepreneurs ready to take their businesses to the next level.

Over the last two days, we’ve covered everything from solidifying business plans to finding those first crucial customers. The energy in the room was great, and it’s clear that the future of business in Dudley is bright.

Missed this one? Don't worry. Our Start Up Dudley programme is still open until March.

If your business is under 2 years old and based in the Dudley borough, come and get the knowledge, confidence, and success strategies you need, completely FREE.

👉 Secure your spot here: https://good2grea.zoholandingpage.eu/DudleyStartUp/

12/12/2025

Turning Passion into a Local Business

Harriet Lawrence turned her lifelong passion for dogs into Hatz Off Dog Training, a personalised service supporting dogs and owners across South Staffordshire. Her approach focuses on understanding behaviour, building confidence and creating long term change at home.

By joining the Start Up South Staffordshire programme, Harriet strengthened the business side of her work and built the foundations to grow with confidence.

Ready to start your own business? Discover Start Up South Staffordshire with Good2Great. Click the link in the comments :)

01/12/2025

Fill Your Details in Below to Get Started Please note, this programme is only available for those located within the District of South Staffordshire

26/11/2025

Great to see some of our start ups, leaders programme participants as well as lots of familiar faces from our network at the budget screening at Wellington orbit today. Will be featured on Sunday’s Midlands politics live and MIdlands Today this this evening.

13/11/2025

We bloomin love it when we see our start ups fly…
Lydia came on our Start Up Programme and set up View (at Apley Farm Shop) 3 years ago…
And this week she has been named Wes Midlands Bridal Retailer of the Year!
Well done Lydia ! So so delighted for you .

08/10/2025

💡 We’d love to share a story with you.

When Libby and Pip opened Stafford Clay Studio, they wanted to bring people together through pottery but like many new business owners, they needed a bit of guidance to turn their passion into a sustainable business.

Through Good2Great's High Street Boost, they found the confidence, structure, and support they needed to grow.

“It’s been such a confidence boost to know we’re not alone.” - Pip

Their story shows what happens when creativity meets community and how local support can make all the difference.

Read more about their journey and how High Street Boost is helping Stafford’s independent businesses thrive:
👉 “Find the full story in the comments below.”

06/10/2025

🎥✨ Bridgnorth on the big screen!

How exciting to see our beautiful town featured in Murders Before Evensong a brand-new mystery series filmed right here!

Catch the premiere Tuesday 7th October at 9PM on Channel 5, and tune into BBC Shropshire Today at 6PM to see our very own Sally Themans talking about what this means for our community.

The six-part series follows Canon Daniel Clement, a country rector whose peaceful parish is shaken by a shocking murder... and a few local secrets 👀