Business Advice Solihull

SWM can support your business in the following ways... Funding: Each year we promote over 800 million funding accessible by organisations in the West Midlands. Sign up for our e-newsletter for a monthly update straight to your inbox. Membership: Joining SWM is a way of raising the profile of your organisation. Our members have access to strategic, practical and profile-raising benefits including an annual review, members only networking events, and a wide range of promotional opportunities. Many of our members also provide products and services aimed at improving your sustainability. . Networks: SWM run many networks aimed at sharing good practice and learning from peers. They are free to join and will allow you to make useful connections with a wide range of other organisations. Support: SWM are independent and provide advice to organisations who want to improve their sustainability. We can help you plan for a more sustainable future bringing benefits to the economy, the environment and society. Our case studies provide examples of some of the support projects we have worked on. Communications: Our communications share details of funding, events, support and news to help your organisation become more sustainable. Sign up to our newsletter and follow us on Twitter to keep up to date.

Businesses in Solihull have access to a wealth of business support, bespoke to company needs. Whether you are looking for access to finance, support in finding the right property, or assistance to find the right people for your job vacancies, we are here to help. GBSLEP Growth Hub - Run by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP), the Growth Hub comprises a web portal, phone line and one-to-one specialist advice. It is the new home for business advice, funding and support in the area providing a route for businesses to local organisations offering business support or funding. Though particularly focused on small and medium sized businesses within the GBSLEP area, the Growth Hub is designed to assist companies along the regions supply chains and across all sectors.

Levelling Up means creating opportunities for everyone across the UK by: improving jobs, pay and living standards making streets safer protecting health and wellbeing investing in high streets and town centres improving local transport Opportunities wherever you areThe UK Government is investing 13 billion in Levelling Up projects for local people and local businesses across the country to help grow the economy, create jobs, improve transport and provide skills training and local business support. You can find local projects from this page.

We invest in research and innovation to enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public services across the UK. We are transforming tomorrow together.

Want to make money doing what you love? The Rebel Business School have partnered with Solihull Council & The Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP to offer a free live online course that helps people from all backgrounds and situations to become equipped with the tools and skillset to become self-employed or run a business; be this as an alternative to traditional employment, to help supplement income and/or to take their passions a step further. The practical and interactive course runs from 7th - 18th March between 10am 3pm daily (Mon-Fri) and is a great move towards your first sale, building your confidence and getting your business idea off the ground in a debt-free way. Sign up via the Rebel Business School website.

The Department for Business & Trade helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK. Our services are provided in over 100 markets throughout the world. We are passionate about what we do. Thats why we constantly review our services in light of customer feedback and the impact they offer, which means theyll vary from time to time.

Prowess is the online hub for women-friendly business support, inspiration and information. Our vision is an environment where women in business can flourish. Be inspired Prowess is full of stories and shared experiences from women who’ve made their own way in business. Everyone has a story to tell. And women who are thinking of starting a business – and those looking to grow – say there aren’t enough stories of real women in business out there. In our recent survey 43% said they wanted to read more experiences and case studies from ‘real’ women in business! Read them here, or submit your own here.

The Freelance Heroes portal is the best place for UK freelancers and small business owners to be seen and get the support they need. Whether you’re starting out, settling in to or scaling up your freelance business, navigating the changing marketplace can be challenging. That’s why on top of essential practical support, our community provides the moral support to help you go it alone without feeling alone. We like to think of our members as virtual business sidekicks; always there, when you need them. Free membership includes: fortnightly emails with tips and news; the right to access advice and support through our 10,000 strong community of freelancers; invites to our community events.

The West Midlands Growth Company exists to support inward investment into the region, creating new jobs and opportunities for its population. Our Investment support team consists of specialists in the areas outlined by the West Midlands Combined Authoritys local industrial strategy, which identifies five key sectors in the local economy, supporting four key areas of the local economy.

Advice, updates and support to help businesses plan and respond to COVID-19 have been collated below. Through the following links, businesses can find out how to access the support that has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply. The West Midlands Growth Company will continue to monitor and update this page, based on the latest Government guidance and resources. Support is on offer for businesses and employees in the West Midlands, including free, online resources. Baskerville House, 2 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2ND

I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 22 years experience in the NHS. I specialise in offering psychological support and therapy to individuals and couples. My areas of expertise include working with adults compromised by illness, trauma and emotional difficulties. I also offer teaching and consultation to organisations and businesses.

Established in 1984 the National Business Register provides data on all 10 million UK businesses, companies, trade marks and brands. An entrepreneur can access all this combined data free of charge to help in choosing the right identity for their new enterprise. One of the biggest threats to a new business is mistakenly copying someone elses established name, in the same type of trade, whether locally or nationally. Our unique search facility solves this problem and we also provide full information advice and support in setting up a new business, company, trade mark and domain name. All this information is available online via www.start.biz with each section colour coded for ease of use, you can also speak to one of our business advisors on 0800 069 9090 (freephone).

Wellmeadow Limited is a management consultancy firm in Shropshire, providing business support to firms across the West Midlands. We provide a mix of non executive director support and interim management on a part time basis for a variety of organisations, but mainly privately owner-managed firms (especially family firms). If you would like to chat over a business challenge you are facing for no fee, then we would be happy to speak to you and give you some advice on a no obligation basis. We understand that a decision to work with a firm like us will not be taken lightly, and may seem quite daunting. It