We are always on the look out for ways to help local businesses, even though we are supposedly now out of the recession!  So here is a summary of the sort of help that is currently available from Business Link for West Midlands based SME’s:

Director Development Programme provides up to £1000 funding for SMEs with > 5 employees (inc directors)

Business Transformation is support aimed at companies with significant growth potential.

Business Recovery for companies in significant problems due to the recession.

Technology at Work 2 days of an IT expert to independently review systems and suggest ways to improve business efficiency.

Improve Your Resource Efficiency provides advice to help reduce use of energy, water and amount of waste produced. 

Innovation Advisory Service supports businesses with practical advice on innovation.

More support is available, for further details and information please contact Andy Luffman at Business Link West Midlands on 07792 589968 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it