We’ve got you a link to the latest newsletter from Central England Trading Standards Authorities (CEnTSA). The winter 2015 edition of CEnTSA’s Business News contains valuable information on: * Christmas food: ensuring menus are correct, especially when it comes to allergens * Avoiding illicit alcohol * Exporting: selling your products overseas * New legislation regarding […]

As you may have heard, the government has decided to wind down the national delivery of the Business Growth Service. On Thursday 26 November 2015 the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) issued a formal instruction to providers of the Business Growth Service: * Not to enter into any further contractual commitments with customers […]

One of Sandwell’s biggest employers has acquired a Dutch manufacturing firm in a multi-million pound deal. Smethwick-based Hadley Group, the UK’s largest manufacturer of cold roll-formed sections, has acquired Overeem BV – a company based in Holland which has been established 85 years. Overeem has more than 60 employees and a turnover of around €16m […]

Amid chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement speech yesterday (Wednesday 25 November), what did we learn about plans in store for business in the Midlands? Insider Media has the lowdown here, including details of the government’s support package to drive growth across both the East and West Midlands. The Birmingham Mail gives a succinct round-up of […]

The University of Wolverhampton is looking for a framework of service providers to provide due diligence services in relation to the Green Shoots Plus project. Green Shoots Plus is a fund which aims to help SMEs operating in the areas listed below to create new jobs and promote growth in the region: * Wolverhampton * […]

With the news surrounding the administration of the Caparo group, businesses that currently supply to or buy from its companies may be worried about accessing finance to cover situations as a result of payment changes imposed by the administrators. It might be that your business has other immediate needs related to the events at Caparo, […]

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. In 2015 Small […]

Calling all web developers and software engineers! We just wanted to draw your attention to an exciting tendering opportunity which is live at www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Wolverhampton City Council and partners (including Black Country local authorities, the Black Country LEP and the University of Wolverhampton) are inviting quotations for the development of two West Midlands virtual object […]

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is holding its next Export Week from Monday 9 to Friday 13 November 2015. UKTI is a government department which helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. It also assists overseas companies in bringing their high-quality investment to the UK. During the week events will be held all over […]