Growing a business

Business support that delivers real results

Our support is delivered through a mix of one-to-one sessions with a business advisers or finance specialist a interactive workshops to help you take your business to the next level.

Our support is tailored to your business needs, but can typically include:

One-to-one support to help you achieve your objectives.
Bespoke advice on how to grow your business including Strategy, Leadership and Business Planning.
A series of webinars on a range of growth and finance related topics to provide you with practical knowledge and skills.
Access to GROWTHmapper® – the UK’s leading business diagnostic tool. This online tool provides valuable insights into the perceived strengths and weaknesses of a business, which can form the basis for a facilitated discussion with one of our specialists and a strategic pathway to achieve your objectives.
Help to identify and apply for the best finance or funding option for your business needs. We will work with you to build the strongest finance application possible.
Support to help you create your own financial forecasts.
Access to a comprehensive suite of business and finance tools, templates and resources.
Post-investment support to maximise the value of the finance secured.

Over 2,700
businesses supported

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We’ve helped businesses
raise over £39m in the
last 5 years

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We’ve been helping
SMEs grow for over
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Our expertise

You’ll receive professional support from our team of highly experienced Business Advisers and Finance Specialists, who have supported over 2,700 businesses across the country and helped businesses raise over £39m during the last five years. All our advisers and specialists have extensive knowledge and first-hand experience at board level. Many of our experts have run their own businesses, so they understand the challenges you face. Our in-depth knowledge of the funding landscape and extensive partnerships mean that we can break down the barriers and support you in the defining decisions in your business. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out our client case studies here and the testimonials at the bottom of this page to hear how we have helped other local businesses.

Is there any cost to my business?

The Investment Readiness programme is fully funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which means there is no cost to your business.

Who is eligible for the programme?

First and foremost, there are two main things to consider:

Is your business based (or going to be based) in Birmingham, Solihull or the Black Country ?
Are you looking to grow your business, or require finance for your business?

If the answer to those questions is ‘yes’, get in touch and discuss the type of support we can offer.

Small to Medium sized businesses from all sectors are eligible.

Growing a business

Business support that delivers real results

Over 2,700 businesses supported

We’ve helped businesses raise over £39m in the last 5 years

We’ve been helping SMEs grow for over 30 years