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Love Digital event proves a hit with businesses

An event aimed at helping businesses to bolster their knowledge of digital technologies and communications has been hailed a success.

February 19th, 2019

Telford company creates new jobs and boosts productivity thanks to Growth Hub help

A thriving Telford electrical company is creating new jobs after securing £20,000 funding and a superfast broadband connection thanks to the Marches Growth Hub.

February 15th, 2019

Planet Doughnut enjoys the sweet taste of success thanks to Marches Growth Hub help

A Shrewsbury doughnut business is enjoying the sweet taste of success just seven months after setting up shop.

February 15th, 2019

Calling all small businesses! Applications for The Small Awards are now open!

With 5.5 million small businesses in the UK, there are huge numbers of small businesses doing […]

February 15th, 2019

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo

There are now just a few weeks to go until the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo, in association with Hewett Recruitment.

February 15th, 2019

Latest Government guidance for businesses on Brexit

The UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. Leaving the EU means businesses may need to prepare for change.

February 15th, 2019

Small businesses urged to go digital and ‘Level’ the playing field

Small businesses embracing digital marketing have the power to compete with big brands on the global market, says a leading expert.

February 8th, 2019

The Apprenticeship Show 2019

Employing apprentices can add real value to your business and help you fill any skills gaps. […]

February 6th, 2019

Love Digital – meet the man from Google’s Digital Garage

One of the region’s leading experts in online marketing is heading to Hereford to share his […]

February 4th, 2019

Specialist manufacturer invests for growth

A family-owned manufacturing business which has operated in Ludlow since it was founded in 1982, has expanded its base so that it can better meet customer demand, drive operational efficiencies, improve the working environment and create new jobs thanks to two grants supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

January 30th, 2019

Helping your business prepare for Brexit

There is not a business in the region which won’t feel the impact of Brexit in […]

January 28th, 2019

Marches firms benefit after MEIF reaches £25million milestone

The £250million Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has reached its first milestone after supporting investment of £25million in the region's businesses. Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP Communities Secretary and Ministerial Midlands Engine ChampionFully launched in late February last year, the Fund seeks to address regional imbalances in finance available to Midlands businesses. Research from the British Business Bank in its Small Business Finance Market Report reported that only 4% of equity finance deals completed in 2017 were in Midlands firms - demonstrating a need to make finance markets work better for SMEs across the MEIF region.

January 28th, 2019