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Whether you're looking to enter new markets, decarbonise, or take on new staff, our experienced Business Advisers can open doors, recommend funded programmes and be a source of impartial support. And there is no cost to your business.

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Top tips articles

Practical advice on sales, marketing and HR to take away and implement in your business today.

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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.

31 October 2024

An introduction to TikTok and why your business should be on it

TikTok offers an unmatched chance to reach potential customers in a more dynamic, personal way. If you're a business owner wondering if TikTok could be useful, here’s an introduction to why it might be the platform for you.

15 July 2024

Building a resilient workforce

Enhance your leadership skills to better support your workforce, and improve your organisation’s ability to respond to market changes.

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Upcoming business growth events

Upskill yourself for success and network with likeminded business leaders at our free workshops and webinars

Growth

25 November 2024

West Midlands Business Festival: How to get involved and host and event

Join our online session on Nov 25th to learn all about hosting at the West Midlands Business Festival, with a Q&A to answer your questions!

Sales

26 November 2024

Essentials of Sales Negotiating

This dynamic webinar will unlock the art of sales negotiation techniques, for navigating tough conversations, handling objections, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes

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Digital skills

28 November 2024

Pay Per Click Advertising With Google

A thorough look at how Google’s advertising system works, the best options for your type of business and the key things to watch out for when managing your live ad campaigns

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Success story: The Recruitment Duo

Award-winning Solihull recruitment agency accelerates its growth with business support from our specialist Advisers.

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