Become an ASYSTed Business
There are many advantages and benefits to eligible start-ups to be an ASYSTed Business.
Benefits of being an “ASYSTED BUSINESS”
- Use of the “ASYSTed Business” logo to promote your business;
- SYST Mentor can be assigned to your business;
- Assistance with Business Plans/planning and provision of templates and information;
- Access to Finance via SYST and/or SYST Partners/Affiliates;
- FREE clinics and workshops on business themes;
- FREE use of PC’s, internet and Microsoft applications for business research/planning;
- FREE access to networking events and exhibitions;
- FREE access to certain Shropshire Chamber of Commerce workshops and events;
- FREE access to some Federation of Small Business events and business information;
- Access to subsidised or FREE craft and wedding fayres;
- Access to subsidised pop up retail opportunities;
- Access to a virtual office address;
- Access to conference rooms and facilities;
- Access to subsidised business premises at Shropshire Enterprise Centres;
- Access to subsidised co-working desk space;
- Access to SYST Mentoring and Money business panel;
- FREE access to Telephone answering service (limited availability and up to 2 months only);
- FREE access to own file on SYST Dropbox ;
- Marketing Support via
- FREE page on SYST website;
- Free promotion via SYST social media & partners;
- General marketing advice.
To register your interest please apply here.
Eligibility Criteria for being an AsYSTed Business. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate certain or all of the following:
- Have a meaningful Business concept/idea;
- Attended 2 SYST workshops or equivalent (within previous 6 months);
- Have a meaningful Business concept/idea;
- Completing the SYST Registration Form and signing up to a commitment to carry forward a SYST supported process into starting a business;
- Re-signing after 12 months to demonstrate ongoing commitment;
- 18-30 years old and/or;
- Unemployed and/or;
- Under-employed and/or;
- Refused help from conventional sources.