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Indian trade visit for Midland SMEs

A trade visit to an Indian exhibition on building and construction technology is being organised for West Midlands SMEs. Read

SMEs fear missing out on London Olympics business

Small businesses could be frozen out of contracts for the lucrative 2012 Olympic Games in the UK, a business group has said. Read

Thousands of SMEs closing offices every month

Thousands of small firms are closing their offices every month and working from home because of the state of the economy, according to new research. Read

Small business owner’s plea for help as banks clamp down

A Midland businesswoman claims her company is struggling to stay afloat because of bank restrictions and a lack of Government help. Read

Identity theft still a major threat to Midland firms

More than 30,000 Midlands businesses have already fallen victim to identity theft – and thousands more could be at risk, according to the Midlands office of Close Invoice Finance Read

Kids activities website ready for a busy summer

A service to help parents keep their kids entertained is gaining national acclaim for a West Midlands web company. Read

Maximus ditches homes plan for coal mining

A Midland development company has shelved plans for a major housing development on a former industrial site and is instead going into the coal mining business. Read

Michelin gives North Staffs thumbs down for enterprise

Michelin Development has issued a challenge to North Staffordshire companies to become more entrepreneurial – as new figures reveal the area as the worst performing region for new business development and start-ups. Read

Hospital tagging scheme passes Birmingham trial

A hospital tagging system that helps prevent potentially lethal mix-ups in the operating theatre is set to be rolled out commercially after successful trials in Birmingham. Read

Smaller construction firms face threat from hungry big names

A West Midlands construction firm has said smaller building companies could come under pressure as larger housebuilders are forced into their sectors by the credit crunch. Read

Firm with old fashioned designs on success

A Wolverhampton restoration company has signed a deal to sell vintage paint and wallpaper for authentic historical buildings. Read

New website boosts Leisure Leagues Euro campaign

England may not have made it to the European Championships this year, but a Warwickshire firm is helping English football take over Europe. Read

Better health and safety understanding could save you £11m

Small and low-risk businesses in the West Midlands could save up to £11 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety, according to a report. Read

New support group for Black Country start-ups

Black Country entrepreneurs are being encouraged to join a new group aimed at making setting up a business as easy as possible. Read

Andy Dent: When key staff are away, the gremlins will play

I love going on holiday. But when you are the md of an SME, you never really switch off. The phone is constantly ringing and there is always something that needs your attention. Read

Birmingham firms ignore £1m emergency lending pot

Part of a £1 million pot of development money intended to help victims of the credit crunch is lying unused – because hardly any takers have come forward in Birmingham. Read

An enterprising opportunity for Black Country businesses

Black Country entrepreneurs are being encouraged to join ‘The Enterprise Network – 10 Club'. Read

Small businesses urged to give more to charity

Volunteering England has launched a campaign urging small and medium sized businesses to give more help to charities. Read

UK Gear land major deal with US military

A Warwickshire footwear company has become an official supplier to the US Military Academy after their trainers became favourites with soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read

Networking breakfast club ready to go global

A businessman who set up breakfast networking clubs based on speed-dating principles has signed a partnership with Business Link in the West Midlands. Read