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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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Support for your import and export ambitions

Sandwell Council is offering specialist support and advice to Sandwell businesses with global trade ambitions.

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Free business support consultation

Sandwell College is offering free, tailored training for organisations that are looking to become more customer-focused.

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Free support and training for entrepreneurs

Sandwell Council is offering a free programme of training and support for start-ups.

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New energy bills discount scheme for businesses

All eligible non-domestic energy users will receive a discount on high energy bills until 31 March 2024. What does this mean for your Sandwell business?

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Supporting Sandwell residents on Blue Monday … or should that be Brew Monday?

Every year this Monday (16 January) is known as Blue Monday, as it is said to be the most depressing day of the year. We prefer the Samaritans’ idea to celebrate Brew Monday instead and we have a round-up of resources to support you if you’re feeling blue at any time of the year.

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Employment law update seminar

A team from George Green LLP will deliver a seminar to help businesses keep up to date with changes in employment law.

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Sandwell Aquatics Centre project director Chris Jones awarded MBE

Congratulations to Chris Jones, Sandwell Council’s project director for the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, on being awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list.

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New year’s resolution for Sandwell businesses: Sign up for the Care Leaver Covenant

Sign up to the Care Leaver Covenant to support our care leaver community. Could your Sandwell business become a care leaver friendly employer in 2023?

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2023: A year of possibilities

Happy new year! Our borough has a lot to look forward to in 2023.

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