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  • Scaling up
  • Case study

15 June 2026

Titanium Metals: investing in efficiency, safety and growth

Upgrades have reduced lead times, improved the working environment, and enabled the business to better utilise its existing premises as it plans for future growth.

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  • Funding
  • Tips

10 June 2026

What lenders and investors actually look for from SMEs

One of the biggest misconceptions among small businesses is that lenders and investors only care about turnover.

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  • Blog
  • Innovation

03 June 2026

WMG at the University of Warwick champions future sustainable manufacturing leaders through supply chain diversification initiative

Shaping the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

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  • Funding
  • Tips

03 June 2026

Cash flow forecasting explained simply

Businesses that regularly monitor cash flow are often able to make decisions earlier, avoid unnecessary stress and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.

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  • Blog
  • Innovation

28 May 2026

SME manufacturers key to West Midlands sustainable growth drive

From its industrial heritage to its more recent reputation for advanced manufacturing, digital technology and green innovation, the region continues to evolve.

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  • Funding
  • Tips

21 May 2026

The 7 drivers of growth that every business should understand

Improving profitability is not always about finding huge numbers of new customers.

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  • Funding
  • Tips

20 May 2026

How to fund business growth through your customers

For many businesses, the most sustainable source of growth funding is already sitting in front of them: their customers.

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  • Export
  • Case study

19 May 2026

Smethwick manufacturer accelerates international growth through export support

Passenger Lift Solutions has expanded into new international markets with support from the Export Support Programme. Tailored guidance on logistics, routes to market and international partnerships has helped the company secure new global opportunities and strengthen its export strategy.