Residents could save on their winter fuel bills if they take part in the latest round of Sandwell Council’s energy saving Big Community Switch scheme. The Big Community Switch has been running for several years under the Energy Switch banner. The more households that take part, the great the negotiating […]
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Work completed to boost business and help make city centre safe and welcoming
New seating areas outside pubs and cafes and wider pavements have been introduced in Wolverhampton as the council works to boost business and make the city centre safe and welcoming. The measures aim to assist local restaurants and bars, while also making it easier for people to follow social distancing […]
Residents and businesses asked to back app
People from across Dudley borough are being asked to play their part in the national fight against coronavirus by using the NHS Covid-19 app, which launched yesturday. The new app is live now and that certain venues, including those run by local authorities, will be legally required to display an […]
Wolverhampton residential opportunities in focus
City of Wolverhampton’s growing residential development opportunities will be highlighted at a city Business Week free online event today on Tuesday (22 September). A panel of some of the city’s key partners, headed by Anthony McCourt, CEO of Court Collaboration, will speak about repurposing the city centre around city living. […]
Let’s talk skills and jobs series part of Business Week
Skills and jobs events in Wolverhampton will feature as part of this year’s Wolverhampton Business Week online programme under the ‘Let’s Talk’ series of webinars. On Wednesday (23 September), between 10am and 11am, skills and training providers are invited to hear from regional and local partners in the city, about […]
Asian Business Chamber extends virus support campaign
The Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has, in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Birmingham City Council, extended its campaign providing guidance to firms which have struggled to access Covid-19 related support. The ABCC’s Business Support Campaign aims to help West Midlands-based businesses owners, for whom English is […]
Success of careers event continues
Sandwell Council’s recent Jobs and Skills event proved popular with more than 250 residents signing up to take part. The week-long programme hosted six live broadcasts where attendees could interact with advisors to get information and showcased the range of support available to find employment, enter training and included information […]
UK’s Elite Young Professionals Revealed
TEAM UK LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR EUROPEAN SHOWDOWN Fourteen Perfect Professionals in ‘Epic’ Post Brexit Pressure Test Fourteen of the UK’s best young apprentices and professionals have been selected to take on the crème de la crème of their European peers in the first big skills pressure test of the […]
Pakistani born entrepreneur built £300 mil travel company without knowing a word of English
What does the business do? TravelUp is a leading UK travel agent, working with more than 200 airlines and 400,000 hotels. The business was founded in 2004 by Ali Shah to ensure customers get the best deals on flights, hotels and package holidays. TravelUp caters to all budgets and […]
FLUIDLY ADDS FUNDING TOOLS TO COMPLETE CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
Funding tools launch completes comprehensive cashflow management platform that already equips accountants and businesses with forecasting, planning, and debtor management features Fluidly has added end-to-end funding tools to its award-winning cashflow management solution, offering pre-qualified funding options to millions of businesses within minutes. Together with the platform’s existing features – […]