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B-Global

B-Global is a pioneering black led business network.

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The B-Global business network: empowering black, Asian and minority ethnic business growth.

Are you part of the black, Asian and minority ethnic business community in the East Midlands Combined County Authority region?

B-Global are here to help start-ups and established businesses find the support or funding needed for growth and to reach your full potential.

Working in partnership with Nottingham City Council and the East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub, B-Global provides tailored business adviser-led support and a host of bespoke business support services, including:

Start up advice and support:

Starting a business can be very rewarding and profitable. If you have a business idea, or have already started trading, getting the right guidance and support is essential to turn your ideas into reality.

With B-Global you can access support with:

  • Business planning
  • Marketing and visibility
  • Funding and opportunities
  • Confidence building
  • Accountability and next steps

Delivered every Wednesday and sponsored by NatWest, free online support sessions are designed to help ethnic minority individuals move from idea to action through practical guidance, expert advice and real-world support.

Growing your business:

The proactive and responsive business support service is practical and designed to help your business grow. If you are experiencing or planning for growth in your business, B-Global can offer a free business health check, plus:

  • Advice from the East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub and a network of influential local partners
  • Support to increase sales
  • Help to prepare your business for international growth through exporting to global markets
  • Assistance with taking on staff or training your current staff, including working with apprentices
  • Help with access to finance including government grants and loans

Connecting your business:

B-Global deliver business-to-business networking and other business focused events. These are a good opportunity for you to connect with the wider business community, raise your profile and discover a world of possibilities.

Call 03300 577885 or Join the B-Global Network here

This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

If you would like to know more about the support available from the Growth Hub please complete the form below.


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