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There are hundreds of free support programmes available to businesses in the West Midlands. 

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    Starting a business

    Support programmes, top tips articles and funding advice for entrepreneurs looking to launch a business.
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    Scaling up a business

    Specialist advice, free programmes and events to push your West Midlands business to the next level.
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    Support programmes

    Free and funded support programmes, accelerators and funding opportunities from across the region.
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    Funding

    Search for finance, find the grants you're eligible for, and get investment-ready.
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    Sustainability

    Strategies, funding and advice to get your business operating more sustainably. Start your journey to net zero.
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    Innovation

    Find creative solutions to problems and improve productivity.
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    Employer resources

    Recruitment, retention, skills and wellbeing; get advice and support to be a great employer and build a productive and resilient workforce.
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    Sales and marketing

    Practical tips you can implement today that will improve your sales strategies and make your marketing more effective.
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    "We have found Business Growth West Midlands’ support invaluable in growing our business in the UK and overseas. I would recommend any business seek assistance from BGWM"

    - Peter Gagg, CEO, MCP Consulting

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      • Employer resources

      Wednesday 01 July 2026

      Balancing people & performance: A practical guide for HR and leaders

      Join Lisa Whittleton, Business Psychologist and Director at Illuminate for a practical and evidence-based session on managing performance and attendance whilst still supporting employee wellbeing.
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      Fully funded business growth programmes

      Accelerators, AI adoption initiatives, funds and clusters; there are numerous funded opportunities for businesses in the West Midlands. 

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      • Export

      West Midlands

      Export Support Programme

      Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

      Providing intensive, customised support to help West Midlands businesses thrive in global markets.

      Government funded
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      • Supply chains

      West Midlands

      Supply Chain Transition

      Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

      Helping small and medium-sized enterprises to diversify their customer base by winning new orders in growing areas of the economy.

      Government funded
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      • Innovation
      • Funding

      West Midlands

      DRIVE35 Supplier Readiness and Transformation Fund

      Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

      A new pilot programme for the automotive sector.

      Government funded
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