Guidance and support

Businesses in Solihull have access to a wealth of business support, suited to your needs.

We are here to help if you are looking for:

  • access to finance
  • support in finding the right property
  • assistance to find the right people for your job vacancies

Start up business and social enterprise advice

Solihull Council has launched a new support programme for start-up businesses in Solihull. The programme is funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is designed to guide new entrepreneurs through the crucial first steps of a business in a supportive learning environment.

Enterprise for Success is open to anyone who is looking to set up a business or who has started a business in the last twelve months in Solihull. You must be a resident of Solihull, or your business must be in Solihull, to apply.

Visit Enterprise for Success

For more information and to get started, visit Enterprise for Success.

Grow your business

The Growth Hub provides a central point for tailored business support, and their services are available at no cost. Here are some of the benefits they offer:

  • experienced business advisers
  • impartial and independent guidance
  • comprehensive understanding of the business support landscape
  • development of trusted relationships to help business growth

Visit Birmingham and Solihull Growth Hub

Business forums

Joining a local business forum allows you to connect with like-minded professionals, share valuable insights, and unlock opportunities to help your business thrive.

Solihull North Business Forum

Driven by the private sector, the Solihull North Business Forum provides a dynamic platform for businesses in Elmdon, Bickenhill, and North Solihull to connect with each other and engage with representatives from:

  • Solihull Council
  • Solihull Chamber of Commerce
  • other influential stakeholders

For more information, please contact jlander@solihull.gov.uk.

J4 / Cranmore Business Forum

We are launching the J4 / Cranmore Business Forum, bringing together a network of local businesses and stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and help shape the future of our business community.

For more information, please contact Ihsaan.mohammed@solihull.gov.uk.

Tourism and hospitality forum

Chaired by private sector, attended by sales managers in hospitality, retail and leisure. General networking, discussing challenges faced in the sector at ground level.

For more information, please contact sarah.ashford@solihull.gov.uk.

Solihull Sustainability Visioning Group

A Council-led group of sustainability representatives from over 40 small, medium and large Solihull-based businesses. Meet quarterly to share best practice, network, give and receive relevant local / national updates and offer advice and support to members.

For more information, please contact agreenall@solihull.gov.uk.