Business Growth West Midlands

💷 Struggling to keep on top of cash flow? You’re not alone.

A lot of businesses run into problems not because they aren’t making money but because of when the money comes in vs when it needs to go out 🔄

Our latest article shows how better visibility over money in and out helps growing businesses avoid issues and make smarter decisions.

Read more: https://www.businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/articles/cash-flow-forecasting-explained-simply/

🤩 What a day! The Business Growth Service Roadshow arrived in Birmingham yesterday and brought together a room full of SMEs, business leaders, and finance experts for a powerful day focused on unlocking new growth opportunities across the region!

Delivered in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, the event featured:
✨ Launch of the West Midlands Access to Finance Plan
🤝 1-1 mentoring sessions to help businesses take their next step
🗣️ Inspiring real success stories & practical growth strategies

Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or looking for expert support, attendees walked away with fresh insights, valuable connections, and the confidence to grow.

👉 What's next? Explore funding, finance and support here:
https://www.businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/funding/

How your customers can fund business growth 💭

Growing a business often comes with pressure to secure investment, apply for grants or take on debt. While external finance can play an important role, it is not the only way to grow.

Based on insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by Davies Okeowo, Founder of Pitch Hub, this blog explores:

⛔ The biggest mistake many businesses make
📈 Small changes which can increase profit significantly
🧠 How businesses can learn from customer psychology
and much more...

Click here to read 👉 https://loom.ly/VBNOt7k

Powering the future of manufacturing in the West Midlands ⚡

The BCIC West Midlands Industrial Cluster supports manufacturers across the region to lower energy costs and strengthen their competitiveness in a changing industrial landscape.

As one of the world’s oldest and most innovative industrial clusters, it supports more than 5,200 businesses across the WMCA area alone.

👉 Swipe through to discover how the cluster can support your business.

🚀 We're excited to sponsor the Black Business Forum. This year's event will bring together ambitious professionals, founders, and leaders who want to grow, connect, and move forward together.

Here is just some of what the full‑day's experience will include:
🗣️ Powerful keynotes from Dame Kelly Holmes, Piers Linney MBE and Dr. Tevin Tobun
🥇 Launchpad competition: learn from businesses who will pitch their vision and get live feedback and exposure
⚡️ Workshop sessions tailored for real-world application

Learn more 👉 https://www.blackbusinessexperience.com/black-business-forum

One week left! The Business Growth Service Roadshow is a focused event designed to help you launch, grow and scale with confidence.

👥 Free 1-1 business mentoring with expert advisors
🧑‍⚕️ Breakout sessions on finance readiness, application support and how to pitch for funding
📈 Learn how to finance effectively with our panel discussion on "Good Debt"

Join us and hear from speakers and industry specialists whose insights can support your business.

Secure your spot today 🎟️ https://loom.ly/7J9ZUa0

🗣️ Are you a business owner struggling to scale your business?

Revenue doesn't always guarantee growth. Even if a business is generating strong turnover, it can still face low profit margins, weak cashflow or unsustainable operating costs.

Our latest blog breaks down the 7 drivers of growth that every business owner needs to know, as explained by Davies Okeowo, Founder of Pitch Hub.

Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/uVZcYWo

📈 Meet some of the expert speakers, industry specialists, and founders who’ve successfully grown their businesses joining us at the Business Growth Service Roadshow.

Get practical insights, real experiences, and strategies you can actually use.

Book your FREE place 👉 https://loom.ly/7J9ZUa0



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