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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD

Over four years, a funding programme has helped 92 businesses in Sandwell with face-to-face support and, in many cases, grant funding.

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Up to £5K off software to grow your business

The government’s Help to Grow: Digital scheme has officially launched.

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Advertise care vacancies for free

Proud to Care is a new initiative aimed at connecting West Midlands care providers with people looking for jobs and careers in care work.

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Get your business Games ready

A new training programme has been released to help West Midlands tourism businesses prepare staff for Commonwealth Games visitors.

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In-Work Skills initiative launched: Upskill your workers with free technical training

Sandwell employers struggling to keep up with training needs can benefit from a new initiative launched by The Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology. The free In-Work Skills training scheme will give workers across the West Midlands the opportunity to upskill.

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GMS and Sandwell College work to get more women in security

The GMS group is partnering with Sandwell College to tackle the shortage of women working in the security industry.

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This new year, help your team ‘Thrive at Work’

Calling Sandwell organisations – boost your staff wellbeing this new year by joining the Thrive at Work wellbeing programme.

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Don’t forget your Covid grant is taxable income

A quick reminder that Covid support grants are taxable and that anyone who received one should declare it on their tax return.

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Further M6 J10 closures planned

Heads up! Work continues on junction 10 of the M6, with forthcoming overnight closures in January and February.

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Make 2022 the year you apply for a Queen’s Award

Sandwell businesses! Make 2022 the year you put your organisation forward for a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Learn why it’s such a valuable award – and find out where you can get application support.

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