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

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Business adviser supporting a business owner

24 June 2024

Simple tips to get your website generating more business

Improving your website’s success rate doesn’t have to involve expensive redesigns or wholesale change – something as simple as rewriting the heading of a page can deliver a sizeable uplift. Here are some simple changes you can make today.

Machinery at Bowers and Jones' premises

19 June 2024

Bilston manufacturer secures £50k grant with support from Business Growth West Midlands

70 year old specialist engineering company secures funding for an equipment investment that will reduce lead times and open up new bidding opportunities

Homelessness

13 June 2024

Is there a role for business in addressing social issues like homelessness?

Businesses are in a unique position to make a difference and encourage positive change whether for employees who may experience housing difficulties or the wider community.

MPL Fabrications staff at their premises

06 June 2024

Success Story: MPL Fabrications increases turnover following grant support

An independent family business based in Coventry has increased its turnover following grant support through Business Growth West Midlands and Coventry City Council.

Spring Hill Pub and Restaurant

15 May 2024

Success Story: Wolverhampton pub secures Green Grant funding for money-saving improvements

Solar panels, installed with 50% grant funding, are set to save this business over £14k in the first year.

Business Advisor supporting entrepreneur sitting at laptop

14 May 2024

5 top tips: Simple SEO steps to help you rank better in Google

In case you missed our recent free SEO webinars, here are a few takeaways to apply to your website and marketing strategy.

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06 May 2024

Success Story: Award-winning agency The Recruitment Duo growing with specialist support

"We wouldn’t have known that our business is eligible for a grant if we hadn’t accessed business support" - Louise Dunn and Holly Vaughan tell us about their positive experiences so far of accessing funded support and grant programmes via BGWM.

John Morse Brown

02 May 2024

Success Story: Pigeon, the Birmingham-based stationery brand wins a prestigious US Louie Award for Paper Engineering & Innovation!

Success Story: Pigeon, the Birmingham-based stationery brand wins a prestigious US Louie Award for Paper Engineering & Innovation!