Kickstart your business idea in 1 hour with a personalised Action Plan. Includes 30 days of entrepreneurial support online and over the phone.

No matter what stage of the business lifecycle you are in, we can help you. Every business and every entrepreneur is different, so we always start by listening to you. We get you to take a step back from the day to day running of your business and think about what it is you want to achieve – both on a personal and business level. By looking at the bigger picture, we are able to structure our services so that they meet your precise needs – whether you’re looking to grow your existing business, buy another business , purchase new equipment, or if you’re thinking of selling a company and retiring in the next few years. Timing is always key, so please let us know as soon as you start to think about anything like this, so that we can plan ahead and work with you to make sure that your end goal is achieved in the most tax efficient way possible. Services we offer include advice and support with: Acquisitions; Due Diligence; Mergers; MBO/MBI; Raising Finance; Selling your Business; Valuations

Business advisers and accountants in Solihull & Bromsgrove . There are a million things to think about when starting a new business so anything that can be delegated to people who can help is a must! For those who have never been self-employed before, there’s so much to consider - deciding on the most appropriate business structure to use (sole trader, partnership or limited company), registering for self-assessment, taking on employees (that means running wages and arranging a pension scheme) - and then of course there’s things like renting premises, having insurance, raising finance or applying for an overdraft facility. It can be overwhelming - but we’re here to help you every step of the way. And once the business is set up, we can support you on an ongoing basis with your accounts and corporation tax returns, cashflow, forecasting, growing your business or anything else. Founded in 1972, we have grown steadily over the years to become a leading accountancy and business advisory practice in the region with around 100 employees. We work with over 3,000 individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, who stay in a long-term relationship with us because they trust us to give them the best advice. Our pragmatic approach and extensive skills base means we can help and advise businesses of any size or industry, but we do have particular expertise in the education, healthcare, legal, financial services and construction sectors. No matter what size, our clients really appreciate our support, the freshness of mind and specialist perspective that we bring. Every member of our team has their own distinct strengths and plays an important part in making a difference and help clients succeed in reaching their goals. Please get in touch if you want to talk more about how we can help you. We offer an initial consultation free of charge which gives us the chance to meet and discuss your needs, with no obligation.

WERE A LEADING DESIGN AGENCY IN BIRMINGHAM WARWICKSHIRE AND LONDON CREATING BRANDS, BUILDING WEBSITES AND TRANSFORMING BUSINESSES. We've been building brands, developing websites and implementing digital strategies helping clients achieve their goals since 1988. With offices in the heart of the UK and London as well as an international network, it’s what’s made us a top 10 design agency, the leading European design agency for some big international brands and also led to us being on the rosters for some other great blue chip clients. Were passionate about everything we do, we dont over promise; we let our work do the talking. Well guide you on a branding or digital journey and if you let us, well tell you about some of amazing success stories where we've influenced amazing business transformations to record sales figures. Were an experienced design agency, digital agency, web agency and a creative agency all rolled into one.

Accountancy Firm based in Birmingham helping businesses with their accounting and taxation needs. We are a tech-driven accounting firm in Birmingham with a focus on bringing value added services to our clients and supporting them make critical decisions which leads to their business growing. We are one of the best accountants in Birmingham providing accounting services to various industries throughout the UK including Small businesses, Sole traders, Landlords and Contractors. Our Mission is to bring stress free accounting services to business owners to focus on their business and help to make decisions and growing their business.

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.

As a Business Growth Specialist I help companies immediately increase their profits by 30% or more, completely risk-free. I am available to work Pro Bono with owners of small businesses and startups.

Edan Power are committed to changing the way businesses and homeowners currently source their energy and communication requirements, via new greener solutions that also provide significant cost savings for businesses and residential dwellings. We offer our customers a total turnkey solution providing a strategic development, financing, design, installation, monitoring and maintenance package. We provide a consultative service utilising all available funding opportunities, including grants and investor schemes, often with no upfront Capex investment required. The ever increasing risk of Increases energy bills for UK business and homeowners means more and more people are looking to find alternative solutions to reduce their energy bills. The commitment by all world governments to reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels due to global warming, is significantly increasing the demand for renewable energy and all associated technologies. Our aim is to provide a sustainable future for the world our future generations, with bespoke and cost effective options for our clients

We take care of the time consuming paperwork and tax filing requirements so our clients can focus on their business. We also offer access to a whole range of financial and other services tailored specifically for the small business owner and Individuals needing to file tax returns or tax advice. Our clients tell us we are different from other Accountants and earn their trust by: 1. Providing fixed fees agreed in advance, so there are no nasty surprises 2. Meeting clients at a time and place of their convenience 3. Being proactive in looking for tax saving opportunities 4. Offering easy payment options to ease cash-flow We take pride in getting to know our clients and offer a complimentary initial consultation

At Essential Marketer we join the digital dots. Our team will focus on you and your business, maximizing your online potential and enabling you to reach your new future clients through the channels of SEO, Google Ads and the powers of Social Media. Using our vast range of bespoke tools, we will analyze, strategize, plan, and deliver results-driven campaigns covering all digital marketing angles. We pride ourselves on our regular contact with the businesses we work with, holding online and face to face meetings on a monthly basis, and organizing Digital Marketing workshops to provide insights into the world of SEO. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A FREE Online Meeting? *30 minutes This will be time well spent, gaining useful insights about your online presence and what needs to be done for you to gain new business. *FREE insight report To summarise, we will send you an insight report via email CALL WESLEY NOW ON 0121 667 8785.

Our mission is to provide dynamic support which nurtures peoples enterprising aspirations, skills and talents, to create sustainable futures that grow tomorrows economy.

Birmingham City Council's website contains a section dedicated to helping businesses in the city. There is also a page specifically for start-ups and this includes links to relevant business support organisations, funding and start-up programmes.

Birmingham Grapevine is an alternative guide to Birmingham and surround ing areas. There is a great article entitled: 'Plan on Starting a Business in Birmingham? Heres What You Need to Know'. Worth a read!

The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) is here to connect, support and grow local businesses. Accredited by the British Chambers, we have acted as the voice of local businesses since 1813. Our brand is strongly influenced by our mission, vision and values understanding what the Chambers stand for and what we can offer our members, clients, stakeholders and employees alike is fundamental in ensuring our success and long term sustainability.75 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3DH

Beer & Young is an award winning corporate finance business raising capital for UK based SMEs. Since 1998, we have been securing investment for business owners and entrepreneurs typically between £150,000 and £5 million, in equity and debt, where the enterprise value has been anywhere from £0 to £20 million. We achieve this largely through our mature network of over 700 investors mainly comprising HNW investors, coupled with some smaller family offices and corporate investors. On average we accept 50 clients a year, most of whom are trading businesses looking for growth capital, turnaround investment, or seeking a discreet acquisition or disposal. You can see a number of recent completion case studies on our website at www.beerandyoung.com. Our team has a wealth of experience in dealing with SMEs, and we are always happy to talk over any business issue or opportunity. We are a referral driven business, and likewise we refer clients where we can to professional contacts. In the first instance please contact Simon Donegan via email at simon.donegan@beerandyoung.com

The trusted computer services & IT support partner for businesses throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands

Local, exclusive, professionally operated business networking clubs with clubs all over the Midlands, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Kent, Surrey, Essex, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Gtr Manchester and Lancashire. Also clubs in Texas, New Zealand, Ireland and India. All clubs meet just once every two weeks and offer a pressure free, friendly environment. Low cost membership

Professional Offices To Let A golden opportunity for start-up businesses! With over 25 years’ experience in office management, Highfield House Business Centre provides office space within a modern business environment in a sought after Birmingham location. Highfield House, 1560/1562/1564 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 9HA * Excellent location – HHBC is located on the A3400, only 2 miles from motorway links, M42, M6, M5, and M40 * Within easy distance of Birmingham International, Shirley and Solihull train stations and situated on main bus route * Within 10 mile radius of Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre and National Indoor Arena * Short walk to shops, 24 hour Tesco and Waitrose * Close to Birmingham City Centre and the Bullring Shopping Centre * Easy distance to Solihull Town Centre and Touchwood Shopping Centre * Being an owner operated building, we believe that we can offer our clients the type of professional, yet personal service that is not easily found.

Start up while you studyDo you dream of being your own boss? If you have the desire and passion to build your own business, our Enterprise Hive is here to help you get your idea off the ground. We offer an array of support for our budding student entrepreneurs, from expert consultations to industry mentoring and even a start-up grant to get you going.You're in good company too Birmingham is the UK's biggest start-up city outside London, while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) employ more than half the national workforce and generate 16 billion annually.To find out more, you can book an appointment with our Enterprise Hive team below or email any questions you may have to enterprise@ucb.ac.uk. You can also connect with the Enterprise Hive on Twitter and Instagram.

City College are offering a Level 4 and Level 5 Business course, providing you the skills you need to run your own business! We have had notable alumni - even one who currently owns and runs his own restaurant! Study just TWO DAYS A WEEK to get a Higher National Certificate in Level 4 Business. Get access to Student Finance England to help fund your learning! When you join our classes, you're welcome to sign up for our Entrepreneurship Programme which features: - Potential employers - Tutorials on how to get funding for your future business - Guest speakers who manage/own their own business- Student Support Crave more education? Our Level 4 & Level 5 Business course is also a step-up into a university degree! Need more experience? You can use these courses to help progress your career into even bigger roles, such as:- Management (salary up to 50k annually)- Business Consultant (salary up to 60k annually)- Business Development Manager (salary up to 65k annually) Length of Level 4 course - 1 yearLength of Level 5 course - 1 year

Startups is one of the UK's most popular sites for anyone thinking about starting a business. There is a page specifically about Birmingham and what it is like to start and run a business in the city.

Virgin is entrepreneurial at its heart, having spent the last 50 years starting and scaling businesses around the world. In 2013, Virgin StartUp was founded by Sir Richard Branson to support the next generation of founders who are looking to do the same. Since then, weve helped tens of thousands of founders to start and scale and were just getting started. Their website includes this great article and interview with Tobias Ellinas who started his own business in Birmingham.

The GBSLEP Growth Hub website has a great section dedicated to starting a business... 'Life happens! Maybe youve been made redundant; perhaps you work part-time; you could be a stay-at-home parent; you might have retired from your job, but have too much energy to retire from the workplace; or you could be unemployed / between jobs. You may have a business idea, but not sure how to take it further. Have you ever thought about or ever wanted to be your own boss? If you can devote the time to invest in your own future, then well help you on your way, giving you the practical tools and confidence to succeed.'

Startup Sprint is a 1 month programme that will take up and coming entrepreneurs through the fundamental steps of launching their own business. BEC fosters a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and community-building for rising entrepreneurs seeking the know-how and tools to build their start-up. Starting with a look at our module on Entrepreneurship & Challenging Times, by the end of the programme you will have an understanding of who your customers are, be able to identify suitable business models for your business, validate your idea and, finally, begin creating the first version of your product or service. Startup Sprint startups also receive tailored mentorship to support in business strategy, trouble-shooting challenges, and avoiding costly mistakes founders typically fall into. BEC, 21st floor at Alpha Works Alpha TowerSuffolk Street Queensway BirminghamB1 1TT

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

Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.

We are a Membership Organisation, though at the same time we encourage visitors to attend an event to find out for themselves why our members view The Business Network as such an important part of their business growth strategy. Currently, the opportunity to make new contacts, to collaborate and share knowledge, and the ability to build a support network, is perhaps even more important than before. That is why we continue acting as connectors for our members and finding new ways to make their expertise more visible.

LoveBrum is a registered charity that supports hidden gem projects across Birmingham that are often volunteer led and that deliver real change, with outcomes that can be seen, measured, enjoyed, and loved. We support the hard-to-reach projects; those causes that do not receive the platform or funding that they probably deserve. We aim to support over 36 projects per year, and to reach out to all corners of our city to remind people how great Birmingham is. Every penny raised from individual memberships and fundraising stays in Birmingham and goes straight to the chosen causes. We encourage everyone to get involved and unite businesses and individuals across Birmingham.

Enterprise Agency providing specialist business advisory and training support to social enterprises across the West Midlands and co-operatives across the West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England. Most of our services are free to eligible clients.

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce is a modern and innovative business support organisation connecting businesses to opportunity. With a long history of providing specialist business support, the Chamber assists customers in starting up a business and achieving sustainable self-employment. A team of dedicated Business Advisers equipped with the knowledge and expertise helps customers every step of the way to ensure their success in starting up and maintaining a flourishing business.

Key Fund is a social enterprise and understands the unique difficulties faced by similar organisations when looking to develop and grow. By providing tailored investments we are continuing in our mission to break down the barriers to accessing finance, enabling social organisations to increase their community, economic and environmental impact. We are offering loan finance from 5000 up to 300,000 throughout the North of England.

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce is steeped in history having been established for nearly 200 years but, like the business environment over the decades, it has changed and adapted accordingly.Todays Chamber is a modern, innovative, membership-based business support organisation that exists to connect its members to opportunity. Birmingham Chamber is an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce and over the years has established itself to become the prominent independent business voice in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Address: 75 Harbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3DH

Allen IP provides UK, European, International, and Foreign, Intellectual Property services. We regularly process patent, design and trademark applications before the UK IP Office, the European Patent Office, OHIM

Sandwell Womens Enterprise Development Agency [SWEDA] is a unique agency which has been successfully providing services to the community for the past 15 years. SWEDA exists to encourage enterprise, provide career guidance and business advice and promote the personal and professional development of people in the West Midlands.

Business Support Agency committed to developing and supporting Black and Minority Ethnic communities by providing general business advice, financial support, consultancy, conference facilities and premises. Unit 7, 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 0PD

Just as the importance of ethnic minority businesses is growing in Birmingham, so too is the influence of the Institute of Asian Businesses ??? a key part of Birmingham Chamber. The IAB promotes awareness of and provides solutions for the business needs of its members and the wider Asian business community.

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry is steeped in history having been established for over 200 years but, like the business environment over the decades, it has changed and adapted accordingly. Today???s Chamber is a modern, innovative, membership-based business support organisation that can help businesses rise to the opportunities, challenges and demands facing all sectors.