ACCOUNTANCY and Business Advice Firm, Adams Moore Ltd, is reassuring SMEs that Birmingham and the West Midlands continue to thrive in the face of Brexit uncertainty.
The Tamworth based firm is promoting ‘agile business’ and highlighting numerous avenues for funding, support and offering feedback.
Neil Lancaster, Partner at Adams Moore, commented: “Where the UK’s second capital is concerned, there’s no denying that Birmingham has proven itself a truly transformative city, from the monumental redevelopment of Birmingham New Street to the airport’s £500 million expansion plan. I see the city’s ambition and tenacity to compete with London has trickled down to smaller businesses in the region; exactly the right attitude to have in the current, uncertain, business landscape.
“Opportunities to receive support and funding to facilitate business transformation are available in the Birmingham area and as adaptability can be crucial to a company’s survival, I’m very much looking forward to helping clients navigate towards a successful future.”
These are some of the oppurtunities:
Business Growth Programme - Part supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Birmingham Council, the Business Growth Programme aims to back investment-ready projects from all sectors under the HS2 Supply Chain, the Green Bridge Supply Chain, Business Innovation and Business Development programmes. SMEs are now being shortlisted for this year’s £1 million of grant funding.
Small Business Council - This year Birmingham forms its very first Small Business Council to represent the city’s SME community, advising the mayor and Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity on relevant matters. The Deputy Director for Business and Diversity, Tene Dolphin, is searching for small business founders and supporters to join her for this two-year appointment to analyse the current eco-system with aims to improve SME access to capital. Fifty per cent of the SBC must be minority and women business owners.
Pitchfest – Organised by partners Aston University, University of Birmingham and Warwick University, Pitchfest 2019 will put small businesses in front of leading investors and innovators in a bid to boost their profile and potentially secure investment. Taking place over a number of rounds, Pitchfest is a unique opportunity for start-ups to come face to face with Birmingham’s biggest stakeholders, receive valuable feedback and a chance to grow. £2,750,000 has been invested in SMEs via the platform so far. This year’s competition will take place in July and is open for applications.
Business Support and Engagement - The University of Birmingham is offering specialised support to SMEs wishing to fulfil their potential. Access is being given to a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment, academic staff and doctoral researchers for a broad remit. In addition, The BioHub Birmingham – a fully serviced biomedical research laboratory – offers entrepreneurs affordable access to facilities and support in the development of innovative new technology. The university’s Knowledge Transfer Partnerships also connect start-ups with suitably qualified graduates for a work period of six months to three years.
Business owners who would like to discuss their accounts, find more out about funding opportunities or receive advice on controlled growth should visit www.adamsmoore.com or call 01827 54944 and arrange a free, one-hour new client consultation.
