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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.