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

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

02 September 2025

Reducing energy inefficiency and improving resident comfort with BEAS

Family Care Trust collaborated with BEAS to conduct a thorough on-site energy assessment. The evaluation uncovered key inefficiencies and confirmed the pressing need for a modern heating system.

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  • Blog
  • Tips

01 September 2025

Back to business: 5 ways to reset your business goals this September

Back to business this September: reset goals, re-engage teams, refine plans, build routines & set fresh ambitions for year-end success.

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  • Employer resources
  • Tips

29 August 2025

How to attract the right staff for your growing business

Today’s professionals are more discerning than ever; read these tips on how to attract great talent.

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  • News
  • Business Festival

28 August 2025

Why you should share your story at the 2026 West Midlands Business Festival

"The festival is a fantastic way to generate new business leads and to build better connections across the region. Incorporate your existing events into the festival’s schedule, or create something new."

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  • Case study
  • News

28 August 2025

Toy shop builds on success of move from clicks to bricks

Booghe Toys doubles store size after BGWM support, creating UK’s first experiential toy scape & planning 3 more Birmingham shops.

Elite Plastics - A large rooftop fully covered with solar panels.
  • Sustainability
  • Case study

27 August 2025

From resin to results - Elite Plastics' sustainable journey with BEAS

As an energy-intensive business, Elite Plastics turned to BEAS for support in managing rising energy costs and maintaining competitiveness in today’s market.

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  • Funding
  • News

27 August 2025

Accelerating growth opportunities for Black founders

GBCC Black Business Collective and Oxford Innovation Advice launch Business Growth West Midlands Investment Readiness Accelerator for Black-led SMEs in the West Midlands.

Dal Shoker, CEO of Niyaa People, with Mayor Richard Parker at the launch of the Mayor’s Growth Plan
  • Scaling up
  • Case study

20 August 2025

Birmingham based social housing recruitment agency expands with support from Business Growth West Midlands

Birmingham’s Niyaa People doubles workforce with BGWM support, boosting jobs & social housing to power the West Midlands economy.