We’re here to help businesses grow. From start-ups to multi-million pound corporations, we can help your business unlock its true potential and grow beyond expectations. Our team of commercially experienced business advisors offer a wealth of knowledge and collectively provide extensive business expertise across automotive, manufacturing, technology, digital and financial sectors, to name only a few.
As a government supported organisation, the Growth Hub’s independent advice and range of services are fully funded and offered at no charge to the businesses we help.
These services cover the full breadth of business support, including startup advice, financial advice, growth planning, mentoring, innovation, recruitment, skills and training, supply chain opportunities, in addition to connecting SMEs to local, regional and national business support programmes.
Finance: If you need to raise finance for your business, the Growth Hub is the front door to a wide range of finance options. Our business advisors will work with you to gain a thorough understanding of your current financial position and offer free and impartial advice to identify and secure the best option for you.
Innovation: Innovation is the key to growth; it generates jobs, provides competitive edge and encourages whole new ways of working. The Growth Hub’s specialist advisors can provide practical routes for evaluating, supporting and developing new ideas, taking them from concept to reality.
Property : Are you planning to expand or move premises? The Growth Hub’s resident planning specialists are on hand to provide free and independent advice on issues related to planning, expansion, property and construction. They take the guesswork out of the process, provide access to the region’s largest commercial property databases, and provide support throughout.
Employment Solutions: Through our partners we can help eligible companies access training opportunities like the Coventry & Warwickshire Skills 4 Growth programme which provides funding support to SMEs in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering and Service Sector Industries to improve skills amongst their workforces.
Technology: Embrace the digital age with one-to-one support and learn how advances in technology can help you streamline your business processes. The Growth Hub can advise on developing digital strategies for your business, guidance on IT and Cyber Security, and help identify funding options designed for specific sectors, that businesses may be eligible for.
Additionally, the Growth Hub can connect Coventry and Warwickshire SMEs to regional and national programmes such as Made Smarter – a programme for West Midlands manufacturing businesses to improve the development and adoption of emerging technologies, and Uxplore – an ERDF funded, connectivity initiative which provides support for Coventry & Warwickshire SMEs in the form of workshops, grants and mentoring.
International Trade: Trading overseas allows businesses to break into new markets, increase sales and boost profits.. If you are seeking to expand your business’ horizons, the Growth Hub is on hand to help maximise your export opportunities.
We work with partners to help you explore overseas markets and develop an export strategy. Furthermore, the Growth Hub can help you identify the right overseas trade shows for your business, in addition to connecting you to overseas trade partners, investors and suppliers that will catapult your business into international markets.
Services include:
- local account management offering support and advice from an experienced adviser
- e-exporting advice offering guidance on navigating the global digital marketplace
- specialist adviser support covering key sectors such as future mobility, food and drink, clean growth, digital and tech and advanced manufacturing
- tradeshow access, providing grants to eligible businesses so they can attend overseas events
- access to online training
- offering tailored research from our network of overseas experts
- language and culture advice
- access to a programme of free events, 1:1 meetings and meet the buyer sessions
Inward Investment: Coventry and Warwickshire’s thriving local economy is recognised globally as a hub for engineering and manufacturing excellence. If your business is looking to expand into, or relocate to, the region, the Growth Hub is your first point of contact for advice. Our local knowledge, combined with access to the best regional property, recruitment and training services, means you can benefit from all the support you need.
