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- Employer resources
- Tips
28 July 2025
Employee value in small businesses: 5 ways to build a stronger, happier team
Staff turnover, low engagement and unclear job roles can quietly chip away at your business growth.
- Marketing
- Tips
25 July 2025
Updates to social media platforms
Latest updates and new features coming to the big social platforms, and how businesses can make use of them.
- Employer resources
- Blog
24 July 2025
Disability Pride and making the West Midlands an exemplary region for disabled people
Thought piece by Dr Mark Fosbrook on why Disability Pride Month matters and how the West Midlands can lead on true inclusion and equity.
- SEO
- Tips
23 July 2025
5 top tips: Simple SEO steps to help you rank better in Google
In case you missed our recent free SEO webinars, here are a few takeaways to apply to your website and marketing strategy.
- Funding
- Case study
18 July 2025
How Greystone Construction tapped into SME Grants to grow
Greystone Construction used SME Grants to invest in concrete pumps, cut costs, win contracts, and create local jobs in Sandwell.
- Sales
- Tips
17 July 2025
Boost your sales leads
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to revitalise your sales pipeline, here are 10 practical tips to boost your strategy and build lasting customer relationships.
- Funding
- Case study
17 July 2025
Children’s roleplay café opens with backing from business support programme
New roleplay café Pippatopia opens in Smethwick with BGWM support—bringing joy to kids, coffee to parents & jobs to the community.
- News
15 July 2025
Business Growth West Midlands launches Growth Canvas Insights Report
New report reveals top growth goals & challenges for West Midlands SMEs in 2025. Is your business aligned?
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