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- News
17 March 2025
First look at the success of the inaugural West Midlands Business Festival
Top line stats, observations and a huge thank you from the Business Growth West Midlands team.
- Innovation
- Blog
14 March 2025
Grow your business in thriving new sectors
Transitioning into new supply chain sectors is an effective strategy for driving growth and scaling your business operations this year.
- Employer resources
- Tips
13 March 2025
Why hiring disabled staff will boost your business, and how to do it well
Hiring and retaining disabled employees isn't just about fulfilling your social responsibility — it's also a smart business move.
- Marketing
- Tips
12 March 2025
How to generate more leads from your website
Five top tips for improving your website's performance. Brought to you by the West Midlands Business Festival.
- Tips
12 March 2025
Top tips for making your business more accessible
The spending power of disabled households, known as the Purple Pound, is worth £274 billion a year. You're missing out on profits if you're failing to meet the needs of disabled customers.
- Innovation
- News
10 March 2025
New Cyber Local competition launches today
This £1.8m DSIT managed programme will focus on initiatives to target growth of the cyber security sector and the development of cyber security skills in England.
- News
03 March 2025
Thousands to attend Mayor’s first West Midlands Business Festival
Mayor Richard Parker launched the first ever West Midlands Business Festival today, with a renewed pledge to back local businesses, create jobs and grow the economy.
- Funding
- Case study
26 February 2025
£30k grant powers Solihull firm’s global growth plan
Solihull-based Controlsforce secures £30K BGWM grant to expand, create jobs & grow exports, boosting the West Midlands economy
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