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Read the latest business news, top tips, support and funding announcements, and success stories from across the region.

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Large Pets Villa store in Birmingham
  • Case study
  • Funding

11 November 2024

Retail business overcomes cash flow barriers in order to expand

Learn how this Birmingham business expanded its operations with free support from the Investment Readiness programme - achieving growth and creating local jobs.

Warehouse staff
  • Employer resources
  • Tips

06 November 2024

Unlock talent with age-inclusive hiring: How older workers can help SMEs overcome staffing challenges

The labour market, both nationally and in the West Midlands, is facing a persistent challenge: too many job vacancies and too few applicants. Could the solution lie in more age-inclusive hiring practices to attract and retain older workers?

TikTok for Business logo
  • Marketing
  • Tips

31 October 2024

An introduction to TikTok and why your business should be on it

TikTok offers an unmatched chance to reach potential customers in a more dynamic, personal way. If you're a business owner wondering if TikTok could be useful, here’s an introduction to why it might be the platform for you.

Perubian founder Luciana Gaspar Zamora and colleagues
  • Case study
  • Funding

30 October 2024

Investment Readiness programme delivers tax relief and improved pitch deck for Coventry-based Perubien founder

Perubien’s Luciana Gaspar Zamora is transforming the UK food industry with functional ingredients from Peruvian crops. Thanks to the Investment Readiness Programme, Luciana is now equipped to attract investors, refine her pitch, and scale her business for lasting impact.

Two people at a desk collaborating
  • Start-up

17 October 2024

How to start a business

If you've never set up a business but you have a business idea that you truly believe in, then this information is for you.

Uko Umotong, co-founder of UB Healthcare
  • News

16 October 2024

Narrative for Black entrepreneurs needs to change, says scale up founder

Business leaders can change the narrative around Black entrepreneurship away from negative stereotypes, a founder who grew his business with Business Growth West Midlands support has said as Black History Month is celebrated.

Two event attendees smiling to camera
  • News

15 October 2024

Business Growth West Midlands enabling Black businesses to reclaim narrative

Business Growth West Midlands marks Black History Month - and 2024's theme of reclaiming narratives - with inspiring stories from Black business leaders, and plans to address inequalities in access to business support and finance.

Workers in hard hats and high vis
  • News
  • Innovation

14 October 2024

Free support for business innovation

New hubs empower SMEs thanks to a £2.4 million investment.