Business Support for expanding your business
Business Link has a complete section within their comprehensive website entitled ‘grow your business’ offering a number of strategies for growth including growth through product development & innovation. Visit www.businesslink.gov.uk for further information.
Advantage West Midlands, our regional development agency has a series of funding packages available to businesses that are looking to expand including the SFIE – Selective Finance for Investment in England – which is a Department of Trade and Industry grant scheme for businesses financing new investment projects that lead to long term improvements in productivity, skills and employment. For further details of this scheme and the other funding packages visit www.advantagewm.co.uk/what-we-do/helping-business/finance-for -business.aspx
UKTI – provides support to UK companies who are looking to succeed in international markets. UK Trade and Investment provide support in preparing to export – through their excellent ‘Passport to Export’ programme, market and sector research and funding support for assisted visits to trade shows or trade missions. For more information contact the UKTI team on 0845 6411515 or visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk.
For contact details of the local branch of UKTI click here
In addition www.WestMidlandsFinance.com has been set up to assist West Midlands Businesses find and access different types of funding to develop and grow. The site provides details of the numerous sources available.
Creative Launchpad Support Opportunity
In the West Midlands Creative Launchpad provide FREE business support to creative businesses and individuals that have been trading for less than 12 months. Whether you require advice and support to put together your business plan, information on networking and funding options or simply have a chat to figure out whether self-employment’s right for you, get in touch.
Launchpad offer:
1:2:1 consultancy
Support through email and telephone
Tailored training courses and events
Access to an informative website
Information on funding, submissions, events, jobs, studio space and much more…
The team consists of experienced Business Advisors, who have a wealth of knowledge specifically around opportunities within the Creative Industries.The service is offered from the Creative Launchpad offices at The Custard Factory in Birmingham. The team are trained business advisors are also available throughout the West Midlands as part of their outreach service.
For further information and to arrange for a 1-2-1 with a business advisor call 0121 2247375.