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Go ahead given for £2.5m data driven innovation project
This unique 3 year project “Big Data Corridor” will help small to medium size enterprises in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise (GBSLEP) Zone to increase their market share and create jobs using data and...2017-05-10 2568 0 -
Pathway2Grow’s Annual General Meet-up
The inaugural Pathway2Grow Annual General Meetup was a remarkable event. As members of all our platforms and networking events were brought together, they collectively celebrated the achievements of their business associates and friends. The evening kicked...2017-05-09 3681 0 -
PR disasters don’t just happen to big firms – FSB launches new crisis PR service for smaller businesses
Reputation management fears of small businesses sector rise Reputation loss is now the number one risk to small business in the UK The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), in partnership with Abbey Protection Group (Abbey), is...2017-05-05 3035 0 -
New LINK ATM locator app launched
App is fully accessible for visually impaired people thanks to voice-over technology, developed with the support of Thomas Pocklington Trust Advice about personal safety when using ATMs also included in the app LINK has today announced...2017-05-04 3333 0 -
NEW INTEL PARTNERSHIP CREATES REVENUE FOR BUILDING OWNERS & MANAGERS IN WORLD FIRST
Entrepreneur Syed Ahmed (best known for his appearance on The Apprentice), the founder and MD of the multi-award winning hand drying technology manufacturer, SAVORTEX, has teamed up with Intel to launch the adDryer, the world’s first...2017-05-02 2308 0 -
The Midlands needs whistleblowers
Recent study reveals the value of alleged fraud has increased by 330% across Midlands area – the second highest in the UK The cost of fraud in the region surpasses the year previous, with £222m in...2017-04-27 2834 0 -
National Express driver in line for international award
A National Express Birmingham bus driver is in the running for an international safety prize. Brave Muhammad Shahid Mahmood leapt from the cab of his number 5 bus when he saw a thug attacking a woman...2017-04-24 3725 0 -
National Express buses go contactless
National Express West Midlands bus passengers are paying by contactless for the first time. The bus company has started a trial on its X1 and X2 services between Birmingham and Solihull. Peter Coates, managing director of...2017-04-24 2823 0 -
Jeremy Corbyn plan to tackle late payments culture
Plans by the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, to tackle poor payment practices by big companies against their small suppliers have been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). In a speech to FSB members today,...2017-04-19 2468 0 -
FSB: Target £6bn Scottish council procurement spend on smaller firms
The average Scottish council spends less than a fifth of their procurement budget with local small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), figures uncovered by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show. Launching its manifesto ahead of...2017-04-19 2452 0




