Midlands Engine

Venture Capital Funding

What is Foresight Group? – a Growth Business guide

Foresight Group, the London-headquartered private equity and infrastructure investment house, has a portfolio of over 70 investees in its venture capital and private equity division in British SMEs with an AUM of over £470 million. Partner James Livingston tells Growth Business what he is looking for in a potential investment

Funding

What is the British Business Bank? – a Growth Business guide

The British Business Bank is the UK’s economic development bank supporting nearly 8m businesses through £6bn of finance. Growth Business takes you through all the funding initiatives on offer

Opinion

My 6-point plan for enhancing regional funding across Britain

Efforts to boost regional funding in Britain have concentrated too much on big cities

News

UK falling as goods exporter despite shining beacon of Midlands performance

A study of export prospects in the UK has found that Britain is likely to lag behind the rest of Europe over the coming years.

Growth Planning

Relocate to the Midlands

With leading universities, good transport links and affordable office space, the Midlands is proving to be the destination of choice for entrepreneurial ventures.

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business