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Starting a business?

It can be daunting at first, can’t it? We’ve put together some information to help you on your way ...

The Sandwell Offer

Bet you didn’t know how much Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has to offer you and your fledgling business ...

Whether you are writing your business plan, looking for premises or training your staff, seeking advice at an early stage will help you and your enterprise get off to a great start!

Whether you are a sole trader or a large corporation, here are some of the services Sandwell Council can offer:

* Start Up Grants of up to £1,500 (learn more from our business engagement team)

* a free search for premises (we offer Council-owned serviced offices throughout the borough)

* financial / funding support

* information on the local labour market (advice on wage rates, availability of candidates and so on)

* business opportunities

* networking and events

* news about local business.

Sandwell Council also works closely with many partners to give you free support in a wide range of areas, including funding, employment, training and health & safety. Take a look at our directory here.

If you’d like to know about how we can help and get a friendly, ‘human’ way in to dealing with the Council, why not introduce yourself to our business engagement team? You can phone Peter Martin on 0121 569 3265 or email peter_martin@sandwell.gov.uk.


Support from Business Link

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s partners Business Link can give you impartial and expert information and support to help you make your business more successful.

Whether you are thinking about starting your own company, have recently taken the leap, or have been established for a while, Business Link West Midlands can help.

Their service is tailored to you, whatever your challenge and no matter what stage your business is at.

They can help you by:

* giving you access to business information and research
* offering expert advice on how you can improve your business performance
* finding solutions for you, from assured suppliers
* helping you improve your skills, and those of your staff
* giving specialist manufacturing advice
* helping you to start or grow a dynamic business.

For more information, contact our business engagement team or visit the Business Link West Midlands website.