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  • Funding
  • Tips

20 May 2026

How to fund business growth through your customers

For many businesses, the most sustainable source of growth funding is already sitting in front of them: their customers.

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  • Export
  • Case study

19 May 2026

Smethwick manufacturer accelerates international growth through export support

Passenger Lift Solutions has expanded into new international markets with support from the Export Support Programme. Tailored guidance on logistics, routes to market and international partnerships has helped the company secure new global opportunities and strengthen its export strategy.

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  • Export
  • Case study

07 May 2026

4T2 Sensors: accelerating global growth through the Export Support Programme

By securing funding to exhibit at Drinktec in Munich, the world’s leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, the company was able to showcase its patented sensing technology to a global audience.

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  • Scaling up
  • Marketing

23 April 2026

Marketing specialists Leopard Co capitalise on West Midlands Business Festival success

“We wanted to run events because we know they create conversations and conversations are where growth starts."

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  • Employer resources
  • Tips

16 April 2026

Employment law changes are coming in 2026: what employers need to know

A number of new workplace rules and protections will start to take effect shortly. Here are the key changes you should be aware of.

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  • Sustainability
  • Tips

16 April 2026

Sustainability is now expected (not a bonus)

Sustainability has moved from a “nice to have” to a core expectation for businesses of all sizes. For SMEs this presents both a challenge and a clear opportunity for growth.

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  • Case study
  • Start-up

13 April 2026

Little Orchard Workshop: Carving a strong future thanks to start up support

Creative small business stepping up to the next level following free support.

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  • Sustainability
  • Tips

31 March 2026

5 ways BEAS can help businesses reduce their energy usage

BEAS is offering funding to implement energy efficiency measures for SMEs, but what are these measures and how do they work?

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