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  • Innovation
  • News

22 October 2025

Unlocking innovation funding in the West Midlands: How your business can benefit from the UK’s £86 Billion R&D boost

£86bn in UK R&D funding is unlocking huge opportunities for West Midlands businesses - from advanced manufacturing to digital and health tech.

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  • Innovation
  • News

16 October 2025

£15m transformation fund for manufacturing businesses and jobs to grow the West Midlands economy

Creating and safeguarding thousands of jobs by helping businesses pivot into high-growth, tech-driven advanced manufacturing markets.

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  • Scaling up
  • Tips

14 October 2025

Top tips for successful bid and tender writing

If you’re new to the process, tendering can feel daunting. How do you stand out from the competition? What do buyers really want to see?

 Karen Woolley, FSB
  • News

13 October 2025

Call for small businesses to play big part at the 2026 West Midlands Business Festival

“The festival is a great chance for businesses to be seen and to meet new people to create opportunities for the future.” 

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

02 October 2025

Painting a greener picture: How BEAS helped Thomas Howse business cut costs and carbon

Manufacturer Thomas Howse is taking steps to reduce energy costs and improve its green credentials after receiving a FREE energy assessment from the BEAS run by BGWM.

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  • Funding
  • Case study

01 October 2025

Walsall based Polish bakery upgrades production equipment with £70k grant

Mazowsze Ltd recently upgraded their production equipment, introducing digital batch traceability so they can supply major supermarkets.

Tiah Shepherd At Cow And Sow
  • Scaling up
  • Tips

30 September 2025

Top tips for scaling your small business – and the support to help you do it

Scaling your business is an exciting step, but it comes with challenges. It’s not just about increasing turnover or hiring more people. 

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  • Employer resources
  • Tips

25 September 2025

Top tips to retain talented staff and upskill your team for success

With competition for talent and recruitment costs remaining high, retaining talented staff and upskilling your team for success is vital for any organisation. 
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