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- Marketing
- Tips
29 January 2025
Tips for using AI to boost productivity within your business
Discover practical tips from our latest webinar on how AI can save time, boost productivity & transform your business operations.
- Employer resources
- Tips
29 January 2025
Bridging the skills gap with reverse mentoring
How reverse mentoring can address skills shortages in the West Midlands and support long-term business growth.
- Sustainability
- News
21 January 2025
BEAS – Achievements in 2024
It has been a huge year for The Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS), and we wanted to take a moment to look back on our achievements throughout the year.
- Marketing
- Tips
14 January 2025
Top tips for TikTok success
TikTok offers unique opportunities for businesses, but succeeding on the platform requires a different approach than traditional social media. Here are top tips to help you make the most of TikTok to boost your business.
- Innovation
- Tips
06 January 2025
Simple steps to stay innovative as you grow your small business
It's not all just about AI and robotics. Innovation is about finding fresh ways to solve problems, improve efficiency, and deliver more value to customers.
- 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.