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Read the latest business news, top tips, support and funding announcements, and success stories from across the region.

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Innovate UK Business Connect
  • News

28 April 2025

New competition: Developing semiconductor hardware for critical technologies

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million towards eligible projects. Closes 29 May 2025.

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  • Sales
  • Tips

24 April 2025

How to prepare a sales presentation that wins business

Practical tips to help you build a sales presentation that engages, persuades, and delivers results.

Family Butcher’S Opens Third Store In £120,000 Expansion Plan 2048X1365
  • Funding
  • Case study

17 April 2025

Family butchers open third shop in £120,000 expansion plan

Eric Lyons butcher’s opens third shop in Bentley Heath with £120k boost, creating jobs and backing young talent with BGWM support.

Barista serving coffee in a cafe surrounded with cups and a coffee maker
  • Sustainability
  • Tips

10 April 2025

Simple swaps your business can make to become more sustainable

Customers and staff are increasingly aware of business's impact on the environment. Here are some strategies that can make a significant difference across various business settings.

Chris Leggett headshot
  • Start-up
  • Blog

09 April 2025

Don’t try to grow your start-up alone

Chris Leggett shares his experience of starting and growing a business - and how to access valuable support.

US trade tariffs update
  • Export
  • News

07 April 2025

US tariffs on UK imports: What you need to know

Links to the latest information, plus businesses are invited to share their feedback with UK Government by 1 May 2025.

Tractor at Dreadnought Tiles premises
  • Sustainability
  • Case study

03 April 2025

How Dreadnought Tiles made significant savings to their energy usage with BEAS

Dreadnought Tiles reduced its energy usage and costs through the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS).

Mayor Richard Parker speaking with the founders of Attic Brewery at their premises
  • Sustainability
  • News

01 April 2025

New funding to help hundreds more businesses cut energy costs and carbon emissions

New funding to help hundreds more businesses cut energy costs and carbon emissions.