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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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Smethwick firm sees profits soar

Hadley Industries, a steel manufacturer based on Downing Street in Smethwick, has seen pre-tax profits rise by over 90 per cent.

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Entrepreneur Accelerator open for business

Business owners with ambitions to expand have until Friday 10 December to apply to join the next cohort of the NatWest Accelerator programme.

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New online 5G hub for manufacturers

UK5G has launched a new online resource to support 5G adoption across the manufacturing sector. The dedicated new hub aims to help manufacturing businesses unlock the power of 5G by exploring practical ways to effectively implement it across operations.

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The journey to net zero: small business virtual conference

The Federation of Small Businesses is hosting a free online conference to explore the significant role small businesses will play in the transition to net zero and the opportunities available to them.

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Sandwell Council extends Additional Restrictions Grants Top Up Scheme with two new categories

                Sandwell Council has extended its Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) Top Up Scheme for business applicants with the launch of two new categories. The two new categories are: ARG Top Up Category 1- Return from Furlough, a single £10,000 one off grant to support VAT registered businesses who […]

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Pitch to showcase your technology

Technology developers are invited to submit a video pitch for the chance to showcase their skills to manufacturers.

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A day of virtual disruption!

TheBusinessDesk.com is hosting a one-day virtual conference to showcase businesses that are aiming to transform the regional, national and global economy.

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Boost staff wellbeing with a Thrive at Work webinar

Thrive at Work is a free workplace wellbeing programme run by West Midlands Combined Authority to help workers in the Midlands to feel healthier and more productive. It is holding an interactive online event in October to provide more information for local businesses.

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BCBF 2021: why we’re proud to have taken part

The fourth annual Black Country Business Festival ended on Friday after an exciting fortnight of online and in-person events. Here’s why Think Sandwell was proud to be a part of it.

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