Business Support
Whether you would like to start your own business or grow an existing business there is a wealth of support and advice available in the region. Here are some useful links to guide you in the right direction.
Business Support
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 
Black Country Chamber of Commerce 
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub 
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Starting a Business and Growth
Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership Starting your business advice and information
Aston University Develop your business with the Aston Centre for Growth
Employment & Skills
Exporting
Environmental Support
Birmingham City Council Employment Access Team: Support for Employers
Department for International Trade Explore the potential of exporting, guidance, services and support
Carbon Trust Specialist support saving energy and cutting carbon emissions
Social Enterprise Support
Birmingham & Solihull Social Economy Consortium A network of agencies and enterprises that supports social enterprise in Birmingham and Solihull.
Social Enterprise UK The largest network of social enterprises in the UK
