Budding entrepreneurs in Birmingham will get the chance to learn the basics of starting their own business this weekend, thanks to a 20-year-old local man.Read
A World Cup-winning woman cricketer, who overcame a terrible start in life to achieve both academic and sporting success, is beginning a new career in public speaking.Read
A gas-powered car company, a mod-themed musical with its sights on the West End and a developer of software for GPs are among firms vying to catch the eye of investors at a Birmingham event.Read
Four micro breweries are raising their glasses to a prosperous New Year after securing funding to expand their business - bolstering Shropshire’s reputation as one of the most popular places in the country for real ale.Read
A former Worcester Warriors rugby player has developed spine-strengthening equipment which aims to prevent the occurrence of certain sporting injuries.Read
More small firms in the West Midlands already fighting for survival could still feel the impact of the collapse of construction giants Connaught and Rok, an expert has warned.Read
A Birmingham hair salon which specialises in wigs for people suffering from hair loss has taken the title in the West Midlands Small Business Awards.Read
Cuts in support for women entrepreneurs risk undermining the region’s recovery, it has been claimed, at a time when female unemployment reaches heights not seen since the peak of the recession.Read
A small family business has grown so fast in its first two years it has bought freehold premises in Alcester to service its next phase of expansion.Read
A West Midlands-based network and communications firm is looking to expand after securing the financial backing to support its diversification into a new market.Read
The infrastructure firm which maintains Birmingham’s roads has launched a new apprenticeship initiative which will create 40 jobs for young people in the region.Read
