Business support

Enterprise is critical to creating active urban centres whether it might be in the private sector, social enterprise or a community group.

Useful websites

For support and advice, visit:

• Birmingham Business Hub for a range business support and advice
• Greater Birmingham Chambers of commerce connect, support and grow local businesses
• iSE are a social enterprise development organisation providing opportunities for the social and community sector in Birmingham
• Co-operative Futures is a business development consultancy specialising in co-operative, mutual and community led businesses
• Getting start-up business loans
• Grant support for existing B2B SMEs
• Advice on starting a food business
• Registering your business with HMRC
• Business rates guidance
• Assistance with recruiting and training employees