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- Sustainability
- Tips
13 November 2024
Energy efficiency in manufacturing
Cut energy costs, boost efficiency, and reduce emissions with 5 practical steps.
- Employer resources
- Tips
06 November 2024
Unlock talent with age-inclusive hiring: How older workers can help SMEs overcome staffing challenges
The labour market, both nationally and in the West Midlands, is facing a persistent challenge: too many job vacancies and too few applicants. Could the solution lie in more age-inclusive hiring practices to attract and retain older workers?
- Marketing
- Tips
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.
- News
16 October 2024
Narrative for Black entrepreneurs needs to change, says scale up founder
Business leaders can change the narrative around Black entrepreneurship away from negative stereotypes, a founder who grew his business with Business Growth West Midlands support has said as Black History Month is celebrated.
- News
15 October 2024
Business Growth West Midlands enabling Black businesses to reclaim narrative
Business Growth West Midlands marks Black History Month - and 2024's theme of reclaiming narratives - with inspiring stories from Black business leaders, and plans to address inequalities in access to business support and finance.
- Employer resources
24 September 2024
BT Group launches £4m Apprenticeship Fund to support small businesses
New Apprenticeship Fund, designed to support SMEs, charities and public sector organisations across England by providing access to £4m in apprenticeship funding over an initial four-year period.
- Employer resources
- Tips
23 September 2024
8 simple strategies for enhancing employee performance
Simple yet effective strategies that can help you build a strong, motivated team and drive your business forward
- Blog
20 September 2024
Supporting manufacturers to enter new markets with the Supply Chain Transition programme
Learn how this new opportunity will help businesses involved in more traditional sectors of the region’s economy to adapt to new technologies and take their transferrable skills into new and growing sectors
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