Become an ASYSTed Business

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;
Are based within the county of Shropshire / Telford & The Wrekin
16-30 years old (With recent funding we can temporarily help others above this age) and/or;
Unemployed and/or;
Under-employed and/or;
Refused help from conventional sources.

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.