Business & Enterprise Development
Community-Led Business Support
The Community‑Led Business Support Programme (CLBSP) supports entrepreneurs from disadvantaged and ethnic‑minority communities in accessing business support, networks, and funding that are often out of reach due to structural barriers. Through tailored guidance, peer learning, and practical enterprise support, the programme builds and strengthens entrepreneurial skills, improves access to finance, and helps businesses grow sustainably.
Curently, this project is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
Pre Start Support
Where your business idea begins to take shape.
Our Pre‑Start Support is designed for anyone with a business idea. Whether it’s fully formed or just a spark. We help you explore your vision, build confidence, and develop the foundations you need to move forward. You’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and personalised guidance to understand your idea, test its potential, and prepare for a successful launch. No experience is required; just your ambition and willingness to grow.
What you’ll gain through this pre-start‑Up support:
Initial Assessment
Business Training
One‑to‑One Mentoring
Specialist Start‑Up Support
Networking Opportunities
Access to Finance.
Start Up Support
Launch your business with confidence.
Our Start Up Support pathway is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to begin trading or who have recently launched their business. We help you establish stability, build capability, and grow with purpose. Through tailored guidance, practical tools, and ongoing monitoring, we support your transition from early trading to confident, independent operation.
What you’ll gain through Start‑Up support:
Business Registration
Steady, Measurable Progress Monitoring
Increased Productivity
Expanded Networks and Visibility
Access to Finance.
Light & Medium Intensity Support
Existing Businesses to Strengthen and Build Business Resilience.
Our Existing Business Support pathway is designed for businesses already trading and looking to stabilise, improve systems, or overcome operational challenges. Depending on your needs, you may receive light‑touch support or medium‑intensity support to help strengthen your foundations and prepare for future growth.
What you’ll gain through this development support:
Business Diagnostics or In‑Depth Business Assessment
Access to Business Information & Opportunities
Expanded Networks and Visibility
Operational Improvements
Access to Finance.
Growth Ready Support
Scale Your Business with Confidence
For businesses demonstrating ambition and the capacity to expand, our Growth‑Ready Support pathway provides high‑intensity, specialist guidance designed to accelerate scaling. This support helps businesses increase turnover, create jobs, and enter new markets with confidence.
Strategic Action Planning & Regular Check‑Ins.
Specialist Growth Support & Referrals to high-intensity support across the UK.
Business Network Events.
Ongoing Account Management.
Use of Business Hubs
Boost productivity, creativity, and innovation by accessing our fully equipped Business Hubs.
Our hubs provide flexible spaces and tools to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. What our Business Hubs offer:
Discounted Use of Business Hubs.
Workspace and collaboration areas, including: Catering Kitchen, Hair and Beauty Space, Music Production and Podcasting Studio.
Hot‑desking Space
Training & Workshop Rooms
Business Registration Service.
Digital tools and equipment to support planning, content creation, and business operations.
A supportive environment designed for creativity, collaboration, and scaling your business.
Let’s help you on your journey. Select An Action below:
Recent Programme Impact Reports
