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13 November 2023

West Midlands Create Growth Programme: Opportunities for Creative Business Growth

Create Central, in partnership with the WMCA and Creative UK, announces its successful bid to deliver the next phase of the Create Growth Programme (CGP) which will help creative businesses to scale, with access to major new investment opportunities.

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02 November 2023

Unlocking sales success

Highlights from our webinar - Unlocking Sales Success - for you to take away and apply to your own business.

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01 November 2023

Why the West Midlands is a good place to be in business

CAB Studios' business success derives from it's base in the West Midlands, and this is why it encourages other businesses to base themselves in the region.

Kameese Davis Founder of Nylah's Naturals

30 October 2023

Minerva Pitch Up Birmingham opens doors for entrepreneurs

The annual competition is returning for its ninth time. It offers ambitious entrepreneurs in the West Midlands the opportunity to engage with investors. Apply by 1 December 2023.

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27 September 2023

Plug in to the Benefits of Digitisation

Black Country-based JCM Fine Joinery is a perfect example of a well-established business introducing digital elements to the design and manufacture of its high-quality customised kitchen designs. Learn how it's investment into digitisation is helping secure the future of the business.

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07 September 2023

Blog: What is Business Support?

50% of enquiries from businesses are related to grant funding. But what most businesses actually need in order to grow is additional capability or capacity, or access to customers. Dan Carins explains how Business Support fills the gap.

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05 September 2023

Starting Up A Business

How to start up and grow a business needs a lot of thought. 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. If you've recently started your business but you're not sure you have considered all you need to, then read on.

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05 July 2023

West Midlands Business Grant - Available Now

The West Midlands Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Grant Programme (WMGP) has launched, and funding round 4 is now open.