Business Support Programmes

• Social Enterprise

West Midlands

West Midlands Social Economy Business Support programme

Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

Developing the business skills of Social Enterprises, Community Owned Businesses, Coops and Charity Trading Arms to help them grow and be more sustainable

Government funded

• Funding

West Midlands

ACTIVATE

Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

A new skills and business programme empowering creative and cultural sector, including freelancers and small organisations in the West Midlands

Government funded

• Growth
• Management

West Midlands

Help To Grow: Management

Provided by GOV.uk

This practical course offers 1-1 support from a business mentor, peer learning sessions and help in developing a business growth plan

Part funded

• Growth
• Export

West Midlands

The UK Export Academy

Provided by Department for Business and Trade

The UK Export Academy gives businesses the knowledge and expertise to export

Government funded

• Growth
• Export

West Midlands

International Trade Advisers

Provided by Department for Business and Trade

Speak to an expert on International Trade in your area

Government funded

• Growth
• Funding

West Midlands

Business Growth Fund

Provided by BGF

Investor of equity capital in growing companies, backing entrepreneurs and innovators

• Intellectual Property

West Midlands

Intellectual Property Office

Provided by Birmingham City Council

Free advice and guidance around Intellectual Property

Government funded

• Starting a Business

West Midlands

Start Up UK

Provided by Enterprise Nation

Turn your good idea into a great business

Free