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- Employer resources
- Tips
06 January 2025
A small business guide to inclusivity and diversity
For small businesses, fostering an inclusive environment can lead to better decision-making and a stronger connection with a diverse customer base. Here’s how to cultivate inclusivity and diversity in your business.
- Innovation
02 January 2025
Innovation: where to start
Innovation does not have to involve a major breakthrough in technology. It can be as simple as upgrading a customer service procedure, adding a new channel to your marketing strategy or enhancing an existing product.
- Case study
- Funding
12 December 2024
Birmingham fashion brand HADES secures funding to help take American market by storm
HADES, famed for its celeb-loved knitwear, secures funding to expand into the US, boosting local craftsmanship and exports.
- Sales
- Tips
21 November 2024
Unlocking sales success
Highlights from our webinar - Unlocking Sales Success - for you to take away and apply to your own business.
- Case study
- Sustainability
20 November 2024
Fast-growing brewery among hundreds of businesses getting help to be more energy efficient
Attic Brew is reducing carbon emissions and saving £30K/year with WMCA-backed energy grants.
- Marketing
- Tips
20 November 2024
Top tips for using LinkedIn to grow your business
Practical tips to make the most of LinkedIn for your business.
- Marketing
- Tips
20 November 2024
5 reasons to use LinkedIn to grow your business
With over 41 million UK users and 70% of B2B buyers using LinkedIn to inform purchasing decisions, it’s a space that business owners can no longer afford to overlook.
- Funding
- Tips
18 November 2024
A simple guide to business funding options
There are many ways to fund your business growth. This overview will help you choose the right type of finance.