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  • Funding & finance

15 October 2025

Discover the West Midlands funding landscape

An overview of the current funding opportunities available to SMEs within the West Midlands.

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  • Sales

15 October 2025

Fundamentals of sales negotiation

Master the essentials of sales negotiation with practical techniques to close deals confidently. Learn how to handle objections, build value, and create win-win outcomes that drive business growth.

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  • Employer resources

22 October 2025

Leading through change

Clear, compassionate & consistent communication for people managers.

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  • Innovation
  • Digital skills

22 October 2025

Prompting made simple: Unlocking AI for SMEs

Discover how small and medium-sized enterprises can harness the power of AI through effective prompting.

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  • Business support

23 October 2025

Ownership matters

Celebrate employee ownership in the West Midlands! Join us on 23 Oct for insights, networking & discussion on the future of ownership.

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  • Business support

28 October 2025

How to get your first customers as a tech startup

Learn how to win your first 10–50 customers. Practical strategies, proven tactics, and an action plan you can use now.

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  • Funding & finance

28 October 2025

Founders Collective (6 week cohort)

6 week (3hrs per week) investment-readiness cohort programme aimed at helping growth-ready entrepreneurs access the funding they require to scale.

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  • Funding & finance

29 - 30 October 2025

Business planning & financial forecasting: Wolverhampton

Identify the best source of finance for your business needs and prepare for an application.

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