Stafford Herald

the stafford herald was set up to create a community focal point that would bring the disparate groups, businesses and events that make stafford such a vibrant town under one roof. its mission aim is to enable not only business-to-business networking and co-operation but also be a platform for business-to-customer and customer-to-business interaction. we have three main objectives: - connect local organisations with each other and consumers - promote local heritage, culture, and enterprises - improve community cohesion and co-operation to strengthen diversity and the economy in recent years, there has a push towards town living and a government-led drive to make our high streets digital, but there is no thought as to how this will affect independent traders. now, more than ever, we need to recognize the rising numbers of people becoming self-employed. these small and micro businesses form an essential part of the economic fabric of a town but these days they’re struggling to compe