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Business Advice West Midlands

Where to find business support organisations who help start-ups.

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Businesses in West Midlands are more likely to succeed if they seek and act upon the advice of a professional business adviser. This page should point you in the right direction.

"You don't know, what you don't know" is a great saying and so applicable to starting a business. There are so many considerations in the early stages that taking advice from an experienced business adviser will dramatically increase your chances of success.

See list of local business support organisations below.

Can you help start-ups in West Midlands?

If so, your logo, company details and link to your site could be here!

If you are based in in West Midlands or offer a product or service which could help existing local businesses and start-ups, we would love you to help you reach them. Our aim is to increase the chances of every new business's success by highlighting the help that is available in the area.

You are able to add a free listing or act as our recommended local partner for only £10 per year!

Local partners

We are happy to promote anyone who is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.

Our local partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.

Free startup guide

Start Your Own Business in 2021

Download the 2024 edition of our Free guide

An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.

The idea of starting your own business can be incredibly exciting and who can blame you for being tempted?

However, the sad truth is that far too many new enterprises fail in the early stages. Our aim is to make sure that you don't become one of them.

This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English and points to where you can find help and support.

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West Midlands Business Advisors

Sustainable Business Support Hub
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.
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UK Research & Innovation
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.
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Department for Business & Trade
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.
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Prowess- Women in Business
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.
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Invest in the West Midlands
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.
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West Midlands Growth Company
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
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Wellmeadow Limited
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
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Local help for startups

There is plenty of help for startups in West Midlands but where can it be found?

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