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- News
- Supply chains
16 October 2025
£15m transformation fund for manufacturing businesses and jobs to grow the West Midlands economy
Creating and safeguarding thousands of jobs by helping businesses pivot into high-growth, tech-driven advanced manufacturing markets.
- Scaling up
- Tips
14 October 2025
Top tips for successful bid and tender writing
If you’re new to the process, tendering can feel daunting. How do you stand out from the competition? What do buyers really want to see?
- News
- Business Festival
13 October 2025
Call for small businesses to play big part at the 2026 West Midlands Business Festival
“The festival is a great chance for businesses to be seen and to meet new people to create opportunities for the future.”
- Funding
- Case study
08 October 2025
Van Monkey swings into 500k investment through Investment Readiness
Van Monkey secured flexible asset finance through our Investment Readiness Programme, unlocking growth and keeping UK businesses moving.
- Sustainability
- Case study
02 October 2025
Painting a greener picture: How BEAS helped Thomas Howse business cut costs and carbon
Manufacturer Thomas Howse is taking steps to reduce energy costs and improve its green credentials after receiving a FREE energy assessment from the BEAS run by BGWM.
- Funding
- Case study
01 October 2025
Walsall based Polish bakery upgrades production equipment with £70k grant
Mazowsze Ltd recently upgraded their production equipment, introducing digital batch traceability so they can supply major supermarkets.
- Scaling up
- Tips
30 September 2025
Top tips for scaling your small business – and the support to help you do it
Scaling your business is an exciting step, but it comes with challenges. It’s not just about increasing turnover or hiring more people.
- Employer resources
- Tips
25 September 2025
Top tips to retain talented staff and upskill your team for success
With competition for talent and recruitment costs remaining high, retaining talented staff and upskilling your team for success is vital for any organisation.
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