Business Growth West Midlands

📢 There’s still time to join our remaining learning webinars of 2024, don’t miss the chance to pick up practical tips and fresh ideas to take into 2025! The Art of Persuasion - Learn the Psychology Behind The Sale 📅 Wednesday 11 December 2024, 12:00 - 13:30 📍 Online 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/ecqv4zn8 Marketing Analytics you Really Should Know 📅 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00 - 11:30 📍 Online 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eQiqMb6y Top Tips For Turning More Website Visitors Into Customers 📅 Tuesday 17 December, 10:00 - 11:30am 📍 Online 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/emGVTuz4

There's just one month left to submit your application to host an event in WMBF2025! You can apply online: https://lnkd.in/eax5A_WP

NEW PODCAST: Cutting Costs and Growing Profits through Circular Economy. Find out how a West Midlands SME turned a £32,000 cost into a £5,000 revenue stream In this episode, The Green Business Podcast explores how the circular economy can help businesses cut costs and boost profits. Host Jonathan Howl, Energy Advisor for the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme, is joined by James Woodcock, Senior Project Manager at International Synergies Limited, to discuss innovative ways to transform waste into valuable resources. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e4KEcNC3  Ashmita Chitlangia Martin Grant Maaz ,MBA Adiba A. Aston University West Midlands Combined Authority Business Growth West Midlands Coventry City Council Birmingham City Council Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Sandwell Council Dudley Council Walsall Council City of Wolverhampton Council Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub Sustainability West Midlands Black Country Industrial Cluster Herefordshire Council Warwickshire County Council Shropshire Council Worcestershire County Council Pro Enviro Ltd Hema Ghale James Elliott Jonathan Howl MSc MCMI PIEMA Denise Osborne Richard Middleton Sara Ballinger Clare Ireland Giuliana Famiglietti Pipola MIEx, BA (Hons) Tanya Khurana Nersi Salehi WMG, University of Warwick Zoe Mobberley Juhi Bhatia AIEMA,MBA B.tech,CIM

We are thrilled to announce that our December series of learning webinars & Workshops in HR, Sales, Marketing, and Finance are open for registration exclusively for West Midlands SME's! 📅✨ This is your chance to gain valuable insights and skills to help grow your business! The Art of Persuasion - Learn the Psychology Behind The Sale 📅 Wednesday 11 December 2024, 12:00 - 13:30  📍 Online 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/ecqv4zn8 Investment Readiness: Access to Finance Advice Workshop 📅 11 - 12 December 2024 📍 UKO Serviced Offices, Burntree Tipton DY4 7UF 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eZ7tjAM7 Marketing Analytics you Really Should Know  📅  Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00 - 11:30 📍 Online 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eQiqMb6y Top Tips For Turning More Website Visitors Into Customers 📅 Tuesday 17 December, 10:00 - 11:30am 📍 Online 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/emGVTuz4 Walsall Council Dudley Business First Birmingham City Council Sandwell Council Walsall Council Business Growth Team City of Wolverhampton Council Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Dudley Council

The Cow & Sow has rapidly established itself as a standout in hospitality, with its recent success in Birmingham highlighting what can be achieved with the right support. Backed by a £100,000 SME Grant from the West Midlands Combined Authority and delivered by Business Growth West Midlands, the restaurant has invested in cutting-edge kitchen equipment and furniture, bringing their award-winning steakhouse experience to life. We caught up with Charlotte Bowden, Account Manager BGWM and Mark Warburton, CEO and Founder of Cow & Sow | B Corp™ to hear how tailored support is helping them thrive.

Launch event for West Midlands Supply Chain Transition Support programme 📢 📍 NatWest Accelerator, 2 Saint Philip's Place, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2RB 📅 Tuesday, 10 December | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Are you an ambitious SME in the West Midlands ready to diversify your customer base and explore high-growth sectors? The fully-funded Supply Chain Transition Programme is here to help! Provided by Business Growth West Midlands and delivered by Newable, Enterprise Nation, and the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, this programme is your pathway to growth and new opportunities. What to Expect at the Launch Event: ✅ Learn how the government and private sector are buying. ✅ Get insights from key corporate stakeholders. ✅ Hear success stories from local businesses that have secured lucrative contracts. ✅ Be the first to discover how to apply for this transformative programme. ✅ Network with other local businesses over nibbles! Sectors covered: Health-tech & Med-tech Manufacture of Future Housing Smart Energy Systems Don’t miss this opportunity to position your business for growth in dynamic sectors. 👉 Find out more and register now! https://lnkd.in/eugbDBy8

Happy Small Business Saturday! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of small businesses across the West Midlands and beyond. Did you know? ✅ Over 465,000 small businesses are the lifeblood of our region's economy, making up the vast majority of private sector companies. ✅ These businesses are pivotal, contributing £120 billion annually to the local economy, with sectors like manufacturing and creative industries leading the charge. ✅ Despite economic challenges, small business confidence has risen, with optimism about growth and innovation opportunities in the coming months. Small businesses create jobs, drive innovation, and add vibrancy to our communities. Supporting them not only strengthens our local economy but ensures a thriving, dynamic future for the West Midlands. Let’s shop local, support local, and share the stories of small businesses making a difference in our lives 💜 Tag your favourite small business below and let’s give them the recognition they deserve! 🛍️👏 #SmallBusinessSaturday #SupportLocal #WestMidlands

A huge congratulations to the BGWM Walsall team for achieving another fantastic milestone! 🎉 Here's to many more!

We recently caught up with Holly Vaughan MIRP & Louise Dunn MIRP, founders of the Solihull start-up, The Recruitment Duo Limited who shared their experience of receiving expert advice and grant support through Business Growth West Midlands 💜 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gG3PBGfM

🎉 Celebrating a Year of Business Growth in Dudley! This past year has been filled with remarkable achievements, with the BGWM in Dudley Programme delivering one-to-one tailored support to 440 companies, solidifying its role in boosting local business development! Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eycyT6Eq Dudley Business First, Dudley Council Catherine Bray MBA, Eddie Allan, Donna Watkins, Steve Dunn