Shropshire: A Vibrant Hub for Business, Professional & Financial Services
Shropshire boasts a vibrant Business, Professional & Financial Services sector. The region benefits from easy access to skills, network opportunities, and offers a superb quality of life.
There are over 2,000 businesses operating in the professional and financial services sector, providing employment for over 12,000 people and contributing almost £500 million to the local economy.
Why Shropshire?
“Building long-term and close links with our clients really matters to us, and the Shropshire business community offers a wealth of opportunities to connect with like-minded companies who appreciate a forward-thinking and progressive approach”.
Marie Bramwell, Director, Dyke Yaxley Accountants
Shropshire: A Fantastic Base for Your Professional or Financial Services Business
Shropshire offers excellent networking opportunities. Opportunities are plentiful with established groups dedicated to knowledge sharing, best practice, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Access to High-Quality Personnel
The working age population in Shropshire is well qualified, providing access to high-quality personnel. This is a significant benefit to being based here. Since 2015, 14% of all job growth in Shropshire is attributable to professional services.
Key Strengths and Opportunities
Shropshire has key strengths in accountancy, law, engineering design, and management consultancy.
There are opportunities in key market towns with key development sites on business parks.
An inspiring Location to Live and Work
Shropshire is an inspiring location to live and work, with a mix of heritage and contemporary elements. The region has great connections to the rest of the UK, giving access to a wide customer base. Shropshire has a low cost base in comparison to the south, with low comparable commercial rates.
Why Shropshire?
“Our roots are firmly set in Shropshire and we will continue to Invest in the County.
“The Shropshire business community is unique, we love doing business with each other, the mixed rural, creative, technological and industrial areas present lots of opportunities to our business and gives us a great mix of clients.”
Dave Williams, Henshalls Insurance Brokers