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- Scaling up
- Tips
30 September 2025
Top tips for scaling your small business – and the support to help you do it
Scaling your business is an exciting step, but it comes with challenges. It’s not just about increasing turnover or hiring more people.
- Employer resources
- Tips
25 September 2025
Top tips to retain talented staff and upskill your team for success
With competition for talent and recruitment costs remaining high, retaining talented staff and upskilling your team for success is vital for any organisation.
- Employer resources
15 September 2025
National Inclusion Week 2025
National Inclusion Week 2025 reminds us that #NowIsTheTime to embed inclusion & wellbeing as daily priorities for thriving workplaces.
- Innovation
- Case study
11 September 2025
Walsall’s NuWash Laundry drives sustainability and innovation in the commercial sector
Walsall’s NuWash Laundry is redefining commercial laundry with eco-tech, rapid growth, and support from the High-Growth Programme.
- News
11 September 2025
The long term positive impacts of holding an event at the West Midlands Business Festival
CEO of Reach for a Star CIC tells us about the great experience she had hosting at 2025's festival, and how the networking opportunities it provided continue to benefit the business community.
- SEO
- Tips
10 September 2025
How search engines really work – and what it means for your business
Understand how search engines work “under the hood” in order to make sure your business stands out.
- Funding
- Case study
08 September 2025
Sandwell food company boosts growth with local business support
Manor Abbey Foods grows 30% with BGWM Sandwell support, expanding storage, creating jobs & unlocking new customers.
- Sustainability
- Case study
02 September 2025
Reducing energy inefficiency and improving resident comfort with BEAS
Evans’ Cottage Homes collaborated with BEAS to conduct a thorough on-site energy assessment. The evaluation uncovered key inefficiencies and confirmed the pressing need for a modern heating system.
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