Business Growth West Midlands

The first of our in-person sessions, 'How to Host an Amazing Event', for the West Midlands Business Festival kicks off tomorrow in Wolverhampton! But that's not all - we’re thrilled to announce another in-person session to support SMEs and answer any questions you may have: 📅 Tuesday, 12 December 2024 ⏰ 10:00 - 12:00 📍 Highlife Centre WAVA Hall, 31 Barras Green, Coventry, CV2 4LY 👉 Follow the West Midlands Business Festival page and subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date on everything happening around the festival. 📩 https://lnkd.in/ef-NUgV9 City of Wolverhampton Council Coventry City Council

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! Social Media Essentials: TikTok 📅 Wednesday 12 February 2025, 14:00 to 15:30 📍 Online (information to be sent post registration) 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/e3e4cpAV Building your email marketing list  📅 Wed, 4 Dec 2024 14:00 - 15:30 📍 Online 🎟️https://lnkd.in/eZF4Y-vV Leadership Development: Nurturing Effective Leaders within SMEs 📅 Thursday 5 December 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 📍 Online  🎟️ https://lnkd.in/esD_3JBA 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

📢 Applications Open for Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up, the West Midlands' premier pitching competition. Boost your investment skills and profile in the region's premier pitching competition. Applications are open now. The competition will support you to develop and refine your pitch and network with and impress investor panels. Finalists will have the opportunity to compete for the Best Pitch Award and a cash prize in front of a live audience at Venturefest WM, 19th March 2025. 🏆 🤝💼 Find out more and apply before the deadline, 9th December 2024: Apply now. https://lnkd.in/eM2yvACs Aston Centre for Growth University of Warwick Science Park University of Birmingham Enterprise Minerva Business Angels Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands

Happy Birthday to the Business Growth West Midlands in Dudley Programme! 🥳 We’re celebrating one incredible year of empowering businesses in Dudley! Over the past 12 months, we’ve had the privilege of supporting local businesses, fostering growth, and sparking success stories throughout the community. Join us as we continue our journey and access a suite of fully-funded services designed to enhance your business’s growth and innovation. ⬇️ 🖥️ Bespoke business diagnostic using marketing leading tool GROWTHmapper® to identify what’s currently working well in your business and uncover any areas that may require improvement. 🤔 Access expert insights from our team of business growth advisers to propel your business growth and unlock valuable support opportunities. 💷 Connect with a wide range of resources, from local authority grant opportunities to specialist support areas including net zero initiatives, start-up assistance, and investment readiness. Don't miss out on this chance to gain inspiration and the tools you need for your own business journey! For more details or to connect, reach out to us 👇 📧 admin@oxin.co.uk Or contact our business growth advisers directly ⬇️ Donna Watkins Steve Dunn Paul Sampson Catherine Bray MBA Oxford Innovation Advice Business Growth West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority Jack Connolly Ellie Crane

Join us on Tuesday at the Venturefest Mobile Hub! Do you have a brilliant business idea but need guidance to bring it to life? This is your chance to connect with experts, gain valuable insights, and explore opportunities to turn your idea into a successful venture. 📅 When: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Where: ISE - Women’s Enterprise and Community Hub, 249a Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, B12 8LF What’s in it for you? ✅ Hear from entrepreneurs who’ve navigated the same challenges you’re facing. ✅ Engage in a relaxed, interactive conversation about your next steps. ✅ Discover grants and funding programmes available in your area. ✅ Network with like-minded entrepreneurs over refreshments! Highlights: 🔥 Fireside chat with Pamela Aculey (Mixd Reality) and Drew Currie (iSE). 📈 Panel session with Pam Waddell OBE (Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands WM), Rita P. Booth PGDip BDes (Innovate UK), and Charlotte Bowden (BGWM). This free event is perfect for anyone ready to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey. 🎟 Secure your spot now – tickets are limited! https://lnkd.in/eRbXhNeB Birmingham City Council Innovate UK West Midlands Combined Authority Venturefest East Midlands hibretOne-CIC

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

Did you know over 80% of the West Midlands' scrap steel is exported, taking its value with it? By embracing circular economy initiatives, local businesses can reduce costs, boost margins, and retain more value in our region. Find out how your business can benefit and get involved in shaping a more sustainable future. 🌍 👉 Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYQ-XewP

Part of Coventry University’s Clean Futures Catalyst, this masterclass helps SMEs explore venture capital opportunities and secure investment. 📅 27 November, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Online Book now👉 https://lnkd.in/eHA5FYwR Make Venues West Midlands Combined Authority Innovate UK Connected Places Catapult BCIMO Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Business Growth West Midlands Sustainability West Midlands

🌟 Exciting news for West Midlands businesses! The first-ever West Midlands Business Festival is set to bring the region’s business community together from March 3rd to 14th, 2025. Organised by Business Growth West Midlands, the festival offers free workshops, networking, and showcases to boost economic growth and collaboration across the region. Read the full article here, to find out how you can get involved! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9KT8ENH West Midlands Combined Authority

If you’re a business owner looking to expand but feeling overwhelmed by the various financing options, you’re not alone! 🤯 There are many ways to fund your growth, each with its own advantages, requirements, and considerations. Here’s an overview to help you choose the right type of finance for your business. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePKy6gqR