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Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety

Businesses across the Marches which have had to make changes due to Covid-19 are being urged […]

August 24th, 2020

Marches companies wanted for small screen stardom and investment

A London-based TV production company is offering Marches businesses the chance to star on the small […]

August 21st, 2020

The UK has left the EU use this simple tool to find out what YOU need to do

A new advice service has been launched for businesses and individuals to help them check they […]

August 21st, 2020

New support for companies seeking to sell overseas

Companies across the Marches are being given new support to help them break in to overseas […]

August 21st, 2020

Food and drink producers wanted for major export events

Food and drink producers from across the Marches are being invited to join a virtual meet […]

August 19th, 2020

Agri-robotics start-up raises £250k from MEIF for revolutionary system to improve crop yields

A Shropshire start-up which aims to use cutting-edge technologies to help farmers improve crop yields has raised £250,000 from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).

August 19th, 2020

New Covid grant help for self-employed

Self-employed people across the Marches have been urged to apply for a second wave of Government […]

August 19th, 2020

University invites Marches businesses to sign up to employee mental health support scheme

Businesses across the Marches are being offered the chance to boost productivity by working with the University of Derby to provide better mental health support for employees.

August 19th, 2020

Small businesses hit by the pandemic to access support through government partnership with Aston Bus

Aston Business School is working with the Small Business Charter to deliver a specialised government funded programme for leaders of small businesses to survive and thrive in the coming months and post coronavirus.

August 14th, 2020

‘£500 million scheme recovery fund launched for arts and cultural organisations

A £500million fund to help arts and cultural organisations recover from the devastating impact of coronavirus […]

August 14th, 2020

West Midlands businesses benefit from almost £3.5bn of funding under Coronavirus loan schemes

New data shows that businesses across the West Midlands have received a total of almost £3.5bn in funding under the government's two largest Covid-19 loan schemes, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.

August 12th, 2020

Herefordshire businesses urged to enter Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

Enterprising and innovative businesses across Herefordshire are being urged to beat the September 9 deadline to apply for one of the country's most prestigious honours - the Queen's Award for Enterprise.

August 11th, 2020