- Apply now for free one-to-one social media support
- Learn how to utilise your business social media platform
- Bespoke social media guidance
Tamworth Borough Council are inviting established, new and early-stage Tamworth town centre businesses, to join a free, bespoke social media programme.
Join the programme for free advice and support from social media business experts and learn how to utilise your social media platforms and make it relevant to you and your business needs.
Social Boost is delivered in partnership with Digital Islands, providing businesses in Tamworth with advice and guidance to help improve their use of social media to promote their businesses and drive both sales and footfall into the town centre.
Joining the programme is easy, businesses should complete a short and simple online form, including details of existing social media profiles that they have.
Eligible participating business owners will receive two to three hours of one-to-one support with a social media specialist. The support will also include a review of existing social media channels, 1-1 bespoke guidance and support, access to a provision of templates and resources to support each business wanting to develop a marketing plan, a social media plan or strategy, and a content planning tool.
The programme will also recommend free or low-cost software tools to support use of social media.
Two photography sessions will also be held in the town centre for local business owners to utilise as part of content creation, and for a chance to feature in the Tamworth town centre business hub newsletter.
Complete the online form here: https://forms.gle/1HzfztBGMaNnapH6A.
Spaces are limited and so it is recommended that businesses sign up quickly.
For more information, please register with the Tamworth town centre business hub https://tamworth-town-centre-business-hub.mn.co/ or contact the economic development team via phone: 01827 709709, or email: Business@tamworth.gov.uk.
Councillor Nova Arkney, Portfolio Holder for infrastructure, heritage and local economy said: “This is an ideal opportunity for our town centre businesses to receive free social media support to help develop, grow and expand.
“We know many businesses, shops and restaurants are working under very different conditions with the cost-of-living crisis and inflation. Therefore, we really want to reach out help our businesses with their social media content and promotion.”
“The programme will provide one-to-one and personalised support to meet the individual business needs, so get in touch and find out more.”
Notes:
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus.
UK Shared Prosperity Funding of £45,000 over three years is being used for Digital Islands to support Tamworth businesses grow and develop through advice, training, mentoring and support.
Tamworth Borough Council also offers various support for local businesses, including start-up grants, growth advice and training opportunities. These are all outlined at tamworth.gov.uk/town-centre-business-support-package
To keep up to date with events for Tamworth businesses, please sign up to the Tamworth business hub platform: https://tamworth-town-centre-business-hub.mn.co/.