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- News
- Business Festival
19 August 2025
Business Festival sparks creation of Eastern European entrepreneurs’ group in Walsall
WMBF 2025 inspired Sylwia Juranek to launch a new Eastern European business network in the West Midlands, uniting local entrepreneurs.
- News
15 August 2025
Unlocking £100bn potential: How CREME and BGWM are backing diverse businesses
BGWM and CREME turn research into action, launching targeted support to help ethnic minority businesses across the West Midlands thrive.
- Sustainability
- Case study
14 August 2025
Oldfield Advisory reduce energy costs and support growth with £91,000 funding
Oldfield Advisory secures £91k funding to cut energy costs, boost sustainability & support growth, saving £9k a year & reducing 20t CO₂.
- Blog
13 August 2025
Why South Asian businesses are central to the West Midlands' economic future
Professor Monder Ram on how South Asian entrepreneurs drive growth in the West Midlands - and the huge potential still to unlock.
- Scaling up
- Case study
11 August 2025
The Liquorman Limited: The emerging powerhouse in craft beverage distribution
The Liquorman Ltd. grows from local start-up to UK craft drinks leader, aiming for £8M sales by 2026 with bold digital marketing plans.
- News
08 August 2025
Business Growth West Midlands partners with UK Government to boost business support
Business Growth West Midlands today announces its partnership with the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on the new Business Growth Service.
- Export
- Tips
08 August 2025
3 things you need to know before expanding into international markets
The three questions every business should answer before going global.
- Employer resources
- Tips
07 August 2025
Why choose an apprentice as an SME?
How to get funding to cover the training costs of an apprentice. As well as being great for staff retention, apprenticeships are a great way to give new or existing staff the skills your business needs.
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